Abstract
Controlling communicable diseases has long been a priority for international
health policy. The burden and mortality of communicable diseases have significantly
decreased among children under the age of five, but older children and adolescents are
subject to greater disease burden, and it is unclear whether current policies and
programs continue to be in line with intervention targets. There is compelling evidence
that suggests bacteria have a role in a number of chronic, non-infectious disorders,
including coronary heart disease, neurological disorders, and a few types of cancer.
Teenagers all around the world suffer from various diseases caused by microorganisms.
The diseases are caused due to the change in lifestyle. Amidst tremendous
physiological change and growth, the young adult is exposed to a range of stressors and
environmental factors. Diseases like tuberculosis, urinary tract infection, candidiasis,
influenza, and AIDS are very common among adolescents and affect millions of
teenagers across the world. Some of the diseases like sexually transmitted illness,
Ringworm, and Mononucleosis are very alarming for adolescents as most of the teens
across the world are suffering at a staggering rate. This chapter is written to inform the
readers about the common diseases caused by microorganisms in the teenage years due
to lifestyle changes.