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The Sexual Health of Youth in the United States: An Audience Profile

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

This audience profile provides a broad overview of the sexual health of youth in the United States, including a brief demographic profile, trends in relationships and communication, and a summary of sexual health knowledge and behaviors, physical health, and use of sexual health care services.

Sexual Health Education Scope and Sequence

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

This information sheet provides a brief overview on sexual health education scope and sequence. The sexual health education scope and sequence identifies what students should know and when it should be taught for each grade or grade group to lower students’ risk of STDs and teen pregnancy.

Youth Online Data Tool

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

This online tool allows those working in adolescent sexual health settings to analyze national, state, and local Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data from 1991 to 2015. Data from high school and middle school surveys are included. Data can be filtered and sorted based on race/ethnicity, sex, grade, or site; customized tables and graphs can be created, and statistical tests can be performed by site and health topic. Topics include sexual behaviors, HIV testing, alcohol and drug use, and more.

#OldSchoolDASH Portrait Series

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

The #OldSchoolDASH Portrait Series is a campaign series that highlights the work of CDC staff and external partners to protect teen health.

HBU Webinar: Hepatitis Delta: The Hidden Epidemic

Submitted by Pratima Nimboorkar in on

This session focuses on hepatitis B global epidemiology, as well as hepatitis D testing, management and treatment. This interactive session discusses how we can work together to improve awareness and testing for HBV co-infection.

HIV Among People Aged 50 and Over

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

People aged 50 and older have the same HIV risk factors as younger people, but may be less aware of their HIV risk factors. At the end of 2014, an estimated 428,724 people aged 50 and over were living with diagnosed HIV in the United States.

HIV Among Hispanics/Latinos

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

HIV continues to be a serious threat to the health of the Hispanic/Latino community. In 2015, Hispanics/Latinos accounted for about one quarter of all new diagnoses of HIV in the United States, despite representing about 18% of the total US population.

HIV Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Submitted by Edith Jickling in on

In 2014, gay and bisexual men made up an estimated 2% of the U.S. population, but accounted for 70% of new HIV infections. Approximately 492,000 sexually active gay and bisexual men are at high risk for HIV.

National STD Curriculum

Submitted by Grettel Bustos… in on

The National STD Curriculum is a free educational Web site from the University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center and the University of Washington. This project is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The National STD Curriculum addresses the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention of STDs. Free CME credit and free CNE credit are offered throughout the site.