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Troubling trends for teen health

Broadcast: Midmorning, 07/24/2009, 9:06 a.m.

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After years of requiring sex education, reducing teen pregnancy and HIV infections remains a stubborn problem particularly among adolescents of color. A look at what's next for addressing the major health challenges for teens.

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  • Lorrie Gavin: Senior scientist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is the lead author of a July report that brings together recent data on teen reproductive health.
  • Heather Boonstra: Senior Public Policy Associate with the Guttmacher Institute.
  • Melita Jordan: Director, Bureau of Family Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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