Gender norms putting girls at greater health, social risks, new study shows

Researchers say effective adolescent health interventions should target youth below 15 years. FOTOSEARCH

Adolescent health interventions, which focus on youth 15 years or older, should target a much younger age group to make an impact, a new report shows.

The Global Early Adolescent Study shows that around the world, young boys and girls are outfitted with “gender straitjackets” at a very early age, with lifelong negative consequences that are particularly perilous for girls.