WHO warns of an increase STIs as condom use among young people drops

Teenagers are using fewer condoms when having sex, a report commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found, warning of the risks of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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WHO data reveals that almost a third of adolescents (30%) reported using neither a condom nor the contraceptive pill at last intercourse.   [sylv1rob1/Shutterstock]

Clara Bauer-Babef Euractiv 29-08-2024 08:00 3 min. read Content type: News Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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