Symposium Launch

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HOSTED BY:
University College London
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

WHEN:
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
09:00 – 17:30 BST, Reception to follow

WHERE:
UCL Institute of Child Health
Kennedy Lecture Theatre, 30 Guilford St. London WC1N 1EH (map)


Please register your attendance here.


Presenters and speakers include:

Carmen Barroso Richard Horton
International Planned Parenthood Federation The Lancet
Anthony Costello George Patton
World Health Organization University of Melbourne
Lola Dare Kikelomo Taiwo
CHESTRAD Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
Robin Gorna Russell Viner
PMNCH University College London

Adolescence is a critical time of formative growth to achieve human potential, a fascinating period of profound physical, psychological, and emotional change. It is a life stage marked by both vulnerability and opportunity. As adolescents develop, they reach for engagement beyond their families, and a greater sense of place in the world. The decisions they make, and habits they form, can determine their health and wellbeing for a lifetime. Investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are therefore critical. They are also key to sustainable development.

Our Future: A Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing report brings together perspectives from public health, economics, political and social science, behavioural science and neuroscience and provides recommendations for action to protect and promote the health, wellbeing and potential of the largest generation in human history.

Copies of the Commission report will be available at the symposium. A copy of this notice, can be downloaded here.

Please email lancetadolescent@gmmb.com with any questions.

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