Overview
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For Every 49 Minutes You Are On Facebook A South Carolina Teen Gets Pregnant
In Aiken County:
* There were 344 teen pregnancies in 2008.
* Ages 15-17 experienced the largest increase = 30%
In South Carolina:
* 21 teens (age 15-19) give birth every day.
* 7,639 15-19 year olds gave birth in 2009.
* ONLY 43.8% of 9th graders report they have had sex.
* One teen birth costs SC taxpayers approximately $3,300 annually – Cost to Aiken County taxpayers in 2009 = $840,000
Not everyone is doing it- Clink on Stay Teen. to get some resources below that can help you avoid the pressures to have sex.
If you are having sex - It's important to protect yourself so you don't get pregnant or and STD. Do you know were to locate condoms and birth control at no cost and it is totally CONFIDENTIAL? Click below on Carolina Teen Health for a clinic locator.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS
In South Carolina 1 in 4 sexually active teens acquires an STI (STD)
Approximately 72% of sexually active Aiken County teens believe they are not or at very little risk for contracting an STD/STI.
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If you are sexually active or you know someone who is it is important to use protection EVERY TIME. Also it is important to get tested on a regularly. See Carolina Teen Health for more information about where teens can get free and confidential testing.
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