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In the previous survey of this type four years earlier, 54% and 40% of pupils respectively felt under pressure. Girls generally reported less support from their families than boys.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), young people in Europe and beyond are feeling increasing pressure from school. 62% of girls and boys aged 15 report feeling under pressure from school stress.

The consequences for their health and future prospects could be long-lasting, warned WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge. "These findings should be a wake-up call for all of us to improve the conditions in which our young people grow up now."

Compared to the previous survey of this type in 2018, the researchers found alarming declines in social support for respondents.

Coordinated action is needed at local, regional and national levels to create more supportive environments, address inequalities and strengthen the various systems that young people rely on, WHO Europe said, referring to data from 2022 for the study.

These measures must address the different challenges faced by the genders and provide support for girls in particular during their critical development phases.