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TEENS
The term “teens” refers to
15–19-year-olds, unless otherwise specified.
Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Teens
How does the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people in the United States compare with that among older adults?
Answer
Even
though young people aged 15–24 represent only about 25% of sexually
active Americans, they account for nearly half of all new STIs annually. Every
year, roughly nine million new STIs occur among U.S. teens and young adults.[62] Rates among U.S. teens are much higher than rates among teens in Canada and
Western Europe.[63]
Do many states give minors access to STI services without parental
involvement?
Answer
All 50 states and the District of Columbia
give minors access to services related to sexually transmitted
infections without parental
involvement, although more than 10 states require that a minor be of a certain
age (generally 12 or 14) to do so.[64]
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