This information sheet discusses several studies that have shown healthy teens generally do better in school than their less healthy peers. It discusses the link between health and academic achievement; sexual risk taking and its consequences; health disparities benefits of school health programs; and comprehensive sex education.
Focus Area:
STD/STI
HIV and AIDS
Subjects:
Adolescents
Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Information Sheet
4 p.: col.; refs.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35992