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ReviewFrontiers in public health2025

Health behaviors in school-aged children: global trends in education, socioeconomic status, and adolescent health.

Mastour Saeed Alshahrani, Vamsi Krishna Gannamaneni, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi, Khalid A Alahmari, Batool Alkhamis, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Jaya Shanker Tedla, Snehil Dixit, Lalitha Kakaraparthi, Gopal Nambi

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Review in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Mastour Saeed AlshahraniDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Vamsi Krishna GannamaneniDepartment of Physiotherapy, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Venkata Nagaraj KakaraparthiDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid A AlahmariDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Batool AlkhamisDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Ravi Shankar ReddyDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Jaya Shanker TedlaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Snehil DixitDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Lalitha KakaraparthiDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Gopal NambiDepartment of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The study explores global trends in adolescent health using data from the health behavior in school-aged children (HBSC) study, focusing on the role of education, socioeconomic status, and school-based health programs. It examines cross-country comparisons to assess disparities in adolescent wellbeing and health behaviors. Findings highlight that nations with comprehensive public health policies report lower adolescent obesity rates and better mental wellbeing, whereas regions with limited resources, experience greater health inequalities. The key factors contributing to these disparities include economic conditions, access to healthcare, and variations in school health programs. The study underscores the need for evidence-based, culturally adaptable interventions to improve adolescent health outcomes. By analyzing current policies and identifying gaps, this review aims to guide future public health strategies toward reducing inequalities and strengthening school-based health initiatives worldwide.

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Adolescent HealthEducational StatusGlobal HealthHealth BehaviorHealth Status DisparitiesSocial ClassAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleSchool Health Servicesadolescent healthcultural health paradigmshealth policieshealth surveyssocial determinants of health

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PMID40529713
PMCPMC12170529

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