Greek Teenagers

Less Greek teenagers use condoms during sexual intercourse, according to a new survey conducted by the University Mental Health Research Institute in Athens. "Sexual Behaviour and Health of Teenagers" is part of a national study conducted by the institute and...

The approximate annual number of abortions in Greece is 150,000, with 30,000 of them performed to girls under 16, newly-released figures say. The data demonstrates the sex education deficit of Greek adolescents, according to Professor and Director of Obstetrics and...

Greek teenagers drink at an early age and do not participate in sports; as a result, they are prone to ill health in their adult life, an OECD study says. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development surveys shows that...

The unprecedented case of two girls who sued their parents will be discussed before the First Instance Court. The two sisters from Crete decided to go to the police and sue their parents when their father locked them out of the...

A new statistical study published by the University Research Institute of Mental Health shows that teenagers in Greece prefer cannabis over alcohol and cigarettes. Around 4,500 teenagers aged 11, 13 and 15 years old answered a questionnaire last year...

On Friday, March 6, on the occasion of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, students, teachers and parents across Greece will discuss and exchange opinions, beliefs and experiences on the global phenomenon called bullying. Furthermore, they...

Greek teens are becoming sexually active by the tender age of 14, while at the same time neglecting the use of condoms or other required methods of protection with undesirable results, shows research conducted by the Paediatric and Adolescent...