Did You Know...

70% (7,665) of reported Chlamydia cases in CT in 2006 were among young people aged 10-24. Left untreated, Chlamydia is a major contributor to infertility later in life. 55% (1,463) of reported Gonorrhea cases in CT in 2006 were among young people aged 10-24.

Source: State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2006

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Healthy Teens Connecticut supports legislation that would help ensure that Connecticut's young people have access to comprehensive, age-appropriate, medically accurate information. It is critical that Connecticut youth have access to education, information and services to make responsible choices about sex and their sexual health. According to a recent poll conducted by Lake Research, 83% of Connecticut voters agree that with mounting pressure on teens, sex education that includes abstinence and birth control can't be put off.  What is comprehensive sex education?

Support medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education for Connecticut youth.

	Parents Learn how to keep your kids healthy and safe.
	Educators Help young people get the best information to make responsible choices about sex. If you are a health educator, take our survey and let us know about sex education in schools.
	Policymakers Support programs that provide age appropriate sex education to students and programs that train teachers or educate parents on providing sexuality education to their children.
	Teens Speak up, share your stories and take action to guarantee your right to sex education.

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