What Statement Best Represents Current Trends in Adolescent Sexual Behaviour

question 61

Multiple Choice

What statement best represents current trends in adolescent sexual behaviour in Canada?

• A) The rate of teens who report having sexual intercourse before age 15 has increased.
• B) The rate of 15- to 19-year-old females who reported ever having intercourse has declined.
• C) The rates of sexual activity are higher among teens who are involved in sports or after-school pursuits.
• D) The rate of condom use with sexual intercourse among teens of both sexes increases with age.

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