Adolescent health: Priorities and opportunities for Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) in Uttar Pradesh

The Government of India in 2014 signaled its commitment to adolescent health through introduction of a national strategy, Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). Targeting adolescents in ages 10-14 and 15-19, the programme aims to ensure universal coverage of health information and services for...

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Published in:Policy File 2017
Main Author: Desai, Sapna
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth/Families & family life
Developing countries
Government
Health care policy
LDCs
Population Council
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Summary:The Government of India in 2014 signaled its commitment to adolescent health through introduction of a national strategy, Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). Targeting adolescents in ages 10-14 and 15-19, the programme aims to ensure universal coverage of health information and services for all adolescents --- those in and out of school, married or unmarried, and vulnerable groups. Envisaged as a paradigm shift to address adolescent health beyond sexual and reproductive health, RKSK spans six domains: nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, injuries and violence including gender-based violence, substance misuse and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This policy brief presents evidence on adolescent health from 2015-16 on the six RKSK priority areas, providing a baseline profile for the programme in Uttar Pradesh.