Why is adolescence an important stage in life?

Adolescence:

1. Adolescence is the intermediate stage of life between childhood and adulthood and defines the period between 10 to 19 years.
2. Rapid physical growth and psychological changes occur as a result of sexual maturity.
3. Significant changes are observed in the height, weight, and body composition of an individual, and these changes are triggered by hormones.
4. It is a crucial phase of life as it determines the future and the social, economic, biological, and demographic events.
5. General wellness, social wellness, and sexual wellness need to be ensured during this phase of life.