Study Finds 1 in 4 US Teens Has a STD
March 11, 2008 By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer
Graphic shows results of CDC study on the prevalence of teen girl sexually transmitted diseases.
(AP) -- At least one in four teenage American girls has a sexually transmitted disease, suggests a first-of-its-kind federal study that startled some adolescent-health experts.
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How many teens are there in the US? 12 million? 24 million?
Please read the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog to get a better point of view on this study.
http://blogs.wsj....althblog
A massive confidential screening campaign compounded by educational efforts and more research should be undertaken.