Public health, for the most part, has remained silent on the issue. A report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention delved into the issue of adolescent sexual behavior and HIV infection, but included only a single sentence on the possibility of adult involvement, Males said. The only real solution is to address the actions of adults. In the meantime, a fundamental shift in the concept of adolescent risk behavior may be warranted. It needs to be studied.
Adolescents enter the adult world of sex without being adequately prepared.
They need help dealing with their experiences. It is something that must be dealt with at the state level. We give adults rights, but then we close our eyes and look the other way. Kaul S. Sexual health in teenagers. Your turn You can express your views on this article, or other relevant themes, in the Infectious Diseases in Children Specialty Forums.