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Teens' Risky Behavior Declines

Teens' Risky Behavior Declines

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Risky sexual behavior by teens is down from levels reported 15 years ago, according to the 2005 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teens ever having had sex: 54% in 1991 47% in 2005 Teens using a condom during most recent intercourse: 46% in 1991 63% in 2005 Teens reporting current alcohol use: 51% in 1991 43% in 2005 The survey included responses from more than 14,000 high school students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.