Epidemiology of the Health of Young People

Epidemiology of the Health of Young People

  • Patterns of morbidity and mortality
  • Comparisons of health status with that of other age groups

Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality

  • 35 deaths per 100,000 people (15024 years, 2018).
  • Death rates were higher among young males (49 per 100,000) than females (20 per 100,000).
  • Injuries were found to be the leading cause of death (74%).
  • In 2018, young people accounted for 14% of the deaths.

Comparisons of Health Status With That of Other Age Groups