Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the risk of getting an STI as a teen?
a. Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their immune systems are younger and therefore more resilient.
b. Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults.
c. Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they participate in less risky behaviors than adults.
d. Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because they make up less of the total population in relation to adults.

Respuesta :

The true statement is B. Teens are more vulnerable to contracting an STI because their bodies are less developed than adults. Also, from statistics, it has been reported that there are approximately 20 million new cases of STI in the US each year. Most of these cases are from the age group 15 - 24. The bodies of these teens are more biologically susceptible to STIs.

Answer:

B

Explanation:

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