Understanding factors shaping adolescent nutrition and mental health in Latin America: a new UNICEF study 
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Understanding factors shaping adolescent nutrition and mental health in Latin America: a new UNICEF study 

hera recently contributed to a regional qualitative study led by UNICEF LACRO examining how obesogenic and sociocultural environments influence body image, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity among adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean. Conducted in Peru and El Salvador, the study offers new insights into the behavioural drivers and lived experiences of young people—an increasingly important focus area for global health research. 

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