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question about the health risks of young, sexually active teenage girlsFrom: angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 19 Jul 1997 21:33:53 -0500 (CDT)
In doing some research for one of my graduate classes, I was reading the transcripts of a congressional hearing on "Causes of poverty, with a focus on out-of-wedlock births." and came across some statements that I am curious about. I am looking for verification of their accuracy as well as info on where I can find the facts to back up or challenge these statements. One witness stated that young girls are more susceptible to disease because their tissue linings are not yet developed and are therefore extremely more vulnerable. This was connected to an earlier testimony by a physician who stated that a 15 year old was more likely to become infected with PID than a 24 year old involved in the the same sexual encounter. It was also stated that, "there are dire long range health effects of young girls who are sexually active at a young age". My questions: 1. What is the difference in physical development that would cause one age to be more susceptible to PID (or other STD's) than another age? 2. Besides the risk of STD's or pregnancy, what other physical/health risks do young girls face with being sexually active? Thanks!
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