Adolescents are at very high risk of self-harm and suicide. (Source: File Photo) Adolescents are at very high risk of self-harm and suicide. (Source: File Photo)Over 3,000 youngsters die every day, totalling 1.2 million deaths a year, from largely preventable causes, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). ALSO READ | Teen creates website on food choice after diabetes deaths in familyThe report entitled ‘Global accelerated action for the health of adolescents (AA-HA! Adolescents are also at very high risk of self-harm and suicide as it is the leading or second cause of adolescent death in Europe and South-East Asia.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2017 12:46 UTC