Current Health Challenges for Child and Adolescent

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to update researchers on health challenges currently facing children and adolescents. The main health issues of interest include relatively new concepts such as the challenges and burden of the coronavirus pandemic, exposure to third-hand smoke, use of electronic cigarettes, consumption of new drugs, screen exposure (including social-media use), or diets high in ultra-processed foods. Moreover, areas where health outcomes are falling short will also be considered, which according to the World Health Organization include injuries, mental health, violence, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, early pregnancy and childbirth, alcohol and drugs, obesity, nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, undernutrition and obesity, physical activity (inactivity), tobacco use, and rights of adolescents.

Dr. Cristina Lidón-Moyano
Dr. Adrián González-Marrón
Guest Editors

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