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September 20, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Adolescent health knowledge and awareness: A comparative study of India and the United States

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AMA. MajeedJRJ. K. Raj

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Cross-sectional survey reveals disparities in health literacy and behaviors among adolescents in India and the US, indicating areas for targeted public health efforts.

Key Points

  • Significant differences exist in health literacy between adolescents in India and the US, influencing health behaviors.
  • Indian adolescents showed lower mental health awareness (46%) compared to US counterparts (88%), revealing a major gap.
  • Physical activity levels were substantially higher in the US (50%) compared to India (20%), showing a need for active lifestyle promotion.
  • The reliance on school-based health education and social media for information was notable, highlighting sources of adolescent health knowledge.

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Majeed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43c87713b0b5dfea7c45ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/22799036251373014
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