Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health.

Adolescent care focuses on nutrition, vaccination, menstrual hygiene &knowledge and ensuring good general and emotional health of the adolescents. Menstrual disturbances, acne, weight gain and emotional stress are some of the various issues that are experienced by the adolescents.

Education and counseling is very important for teenagers. As new experiences start at adolescence, the normal needs to be differentiated from the abnormal.