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This paper reports the socio-demographic characteristics of, and health services availed to adolescents and young adults who are visiting the CoE in Lucknow, India. A total of 6038 beneficiaries received clinical services during June 2018\u2013March 2022. Out of total clinical services, 38.37% counselling and 37.53% referral services were utilised. Menstruation (46.29%), sexual and reproductive (28.19%), nutrition (5.91%), and mental health (1.67%) related problems were highly reported. The age of beneficiaries is classified into three categories, i.e., 10\u201314, 15\u201319, and 20\u201324 years. Prevalence of overweight was highest among adolescents aged 20\u201324 years compared to other age groups. Other than nutrition, late-adolescent girls (15\u201319) faced more health problems than their counterparts. The percentage of beneficiaries decreased significantly during and post the COVID-19 period (&lt;0.001). 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