Supporting adolescent mothers in sub-Saharan Africa means supporting two generations at once

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A review of research across sub-Saharan Africa found that food insecurity among adolescent mothers is associated with depression, suicide attempts, HIV vulnerability, and poorer sexual and reproductive health. The findings highlight risks to both young mothers and their children.

A new review of research from across sub-Saharan Africa found that inadequate access to food is linked to depression, suicide attempts, HIV vulnerabilities and poorer sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescent mothers.