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- Enhancing health and well-being among young people in GhanaPublication . Tsiquaye, Abigail Emma; Ferreira, Lara de NoronhaBackground There has been a sense of urgency driving recent discussions and improving the health and well-being of young people in our societies. There are various global goals and objectives aimed at improving the lives of these young people. Despite this, little has been done to improve their health and well-being. Objective This study explores the current state of health and well-being among a section of Ghanaian young people, variables that affect young people’s health and well-being, factors and risky behaviors that contribute to their current state, and how to enhance their overall health and well-being. Methods A sample of young people (aged 15-24) were randomly selected from four educational institutions in Ashanti and Central regions in Ghana. A questionnaire composed of four sections measured health-related quality of life (HRQoL), satisfaction with life, personal well-being, and sociodemographic profile. Descriptive statistical analyses were carried out to describe the sample and the respondents' quality of life as well as satisfaction with life and well-being. Inferential statistical analyses included Pearson Correlation Coefficient, T-tests and ANOVA tests to analyze the sample. Results Results showed that the current health state of the respondents is good but young people do not have excellent conditions of life. In terms of HRQol, the study indicated that young people do not have issues with mobility, self-care, doing their usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Moreover, the study showed that there is a clear relationship between gender and quality of life as males reported a higher quality of life than females. Conclusion This report recommends that the government, policymakers, and stakeholders strengthen the health care provision of the country for young people. Moreover, evidence from this report indicates the importance of implementing various strategies to improve the quality of life and life satisfaction of the younger population.