Sexual Education in US Secondary Schools- Eye Opening

Source: LiveScience.com

Here is a report from the CDC on HIV, STD and pregnancy prevention in US secondary schools. As you you will note, sexual education varies considerably across states and is appallingly insufficient in some. 


Take a particular look at Table 3,  a state by state summary of condom related topics taught in grades 9-12. The numbers speak for themselves. 


As an infectious diseases physician who sees and treats many young people with sexually transmitted infections and newly acquired HIV infections, the reports above are deeply concerning.