Publications by authors named "Alejandra Leal Pensabene"
Article Synopsis
- Limited data on adolescent health in low-income countries, particularly in Guatemala, reveal key socioeconomic measures, risk behaviors, and health indicators among youth aged 10-24 from 2008 to 2014.
- A secondary data analysis of 2,831 participants showed low prevalence of chronic illness (16.6%) and psychological issues (16.8%), with most families experiencing some job stability and minimal housing instability.
- Indigenous youth reported higher rates of psychological problems and violence compared to their white counterparts, indicating a need for better health surveillance and analysis to address these disparities.
