Chapter 15. Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

15.1 Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

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Sexual Behaviors of U.S.
High School Students

Featuring an interactive map and recent data, this activity examines how sexually active high school students in the United States really are.

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15.2 Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

The map you are about to see shows, by state, the percentage of high school students who (1) have ever had sexual intercourse, (2) had their first sexual intercourse before age 13, (3) have had sexual intercourse with four or more people, and (4) are currently sexually active.

The data presented on the map reflect responses from students in the 9th to 12th grades. When only high school seniors are surveyed, the percentages are higher: Nationwide, 62 percent of seniors have had sexual intercourse, and 21 percent have had four or more partners. (States in gray did not participate fully in the survey.)

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An all-state map of the United States where each state can be clicked to display data on school students’ sexual activity for that particular state.

Focus on each state to see the percentage of high school students who:

  • 1. Have ever had sexual intercourse
  • 2. Had their first sexual intercourse before age 13
  • 3. Have had sexual intercourse with four or more people
  • 4. Are currently sexually active.
An all-state map of the United States where each state can be clicked to display data on school students’ sexual activity for that particular state.

15.3 Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

Sexual Behaviors of U.S. High School Students

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Question 15.1 Decrease in High school students' sexual activity

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Your answer could address any number of cultural, educational, and/or religious trends that have emerged over the last 20 years.

15.4 Activity Completed!

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REFERENCES

MMWR. (2012, June 8). Youth risk behavior surveillance—United States, 2011. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61, 1–162.