ERIC Number: EJ564676
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1998
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The Silent Epidemic. Teens and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Francis, Susan
Our Children, v23 n5 p32-33 Feb 1998
One-quarter of the 3 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) each year occur in teenagers. Teens are at high risk because of biological, age, and behavioral factors. Education is the best weapon against STDs. As their children's first sex educators, parents must make every effort to promote STD education at home and school. (SM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Audience: Parents
Language: English
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