The IAAH is a multidisciplinary, non-government organization with a broad focus on youth health. Youth are defined as being young persons, including adolescents, between 10-24 years of age.
Elections take place at a business meeting held in conjunction with the quadrennial congress.
The Executive manages the affairs between congresses. Ex-officio and liaison members may be appointed to Council by consensus of Council. Copies of the Articles of Association are available by written request to the Secretariat. Both were present at the IAAH Dinner event in Washington in March. They are the second set of Founders to receive the award and have their names joined on the Presentation Plaque.