CDC study presents statistics of sexually active teens - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

6/2/10

CDC study presents alarming statistics of sexually active teens

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By Karin McCay| email

Edited by Kristin Beerman | email 

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – A new study from the CDC gives an alarming look at the intimacy among teens. 

The study from the National Center for Health Statistics says that about 42% of teens say they are having sex.  Almost one in four say they'd be pleased if they found out they were pregnant, or among the boys if they got a girl pregnant.

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