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University College London
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

WHEN
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
09:00-17:00 GMT, Reception to follow

WHERE
University College London
Kennedy Lecture Theatre, 30 Guilford St. London WC1N 1 EH

Please register your attendance here.

Presenters and speakers include:
Carmen Barroso – International Planned Parenthood Federation
Richard Horton – The Lancet
Anthony Costello – WHOGeorge Patton – University of Melbourne
Lola Dare – CHESTRAD
Kikelomo Taiwo – Girls Educational & Mentoring Services
Robin Gorna – PMNCH
Russell Viner – 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, nad 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.