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Risks:
- Unintended and too-early pregnancy
- STIs, including HIV/AIDS
- Unsafe abortion
- Sexual violence and
unwanted sexual activity
Consequences:
- Medical
- Psychological
- Social
- Economic
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Reproductive health issues are critical for young adults. The
term "reproductive health" in a broad sense refers
to the health and well-being of women and men in terms of sexuality,
pregnancy, birth, and related conditions, infections and illnesses.
This presentation focuses on reproductive health issues related
to pregnancy and STIs, including HIV.
Youth have high rates of unprotected sexual activity. This
leads to unintended and too-early pregnancy, STIs, including
HIV/AIDS, and unsafe abortion. Also, young people, particularly
women, often face sexual violence or exploitation. These risks
can result in serious medical, psychological, social and economic
consequences.
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