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Adolescents and Health Equity

Half of all new STD cases are acquired by people aged 15-24.

> Our Work > Health Equity > Adolescents and Health Equity

One in four sexually active adolescent females have an STD, such as chlamydia or HPV. Young MSM often face the greatest percent increases in HIV infections when compared to all groups. This high rate of STDs among young people is reflective of the multiple barriers they face when attempting to access care. An inability to pay, lack of transportation, conflicts with schooling, and embarrassment are among the variety of reasons that adolescents often avoid seeking the care they need.

Resources

Developing a referral system for Sexual Health Services – NCSD, CAI, CDC

Youth Referral Kit for Sexual Health Services – NCSD, CAI, CDC

Adolescent sexual health overview resource page – Guttmacher Institute

Adolescent sexual health overview and challenges – Guttmacher Institute

Substance use and sexual risk behaviors among teens factsheets – CDC

Substance use and sexual risk behaviors among teens DASH factsheet – CDC

HIV and STD prevention in schools – CDC

Overview of Adolescent Sexual Health – CDC

Adolescent outreach resource page for health care providers starter guides – University of Michigan

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to Tanya Bass, Director, Health Equity.

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