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Real Talk:
50% of new HIV infections occur in people under the age of 24. African-Americans make up 66% of all new AIDS cases among 13-19 year olds.
(Source: The National Center for Health Statistics/Centers for Disease Control)
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention 2003 report, Suicide is the #3 and #7 cause of death for children ages 15-24 and 5-14, respectively.
According to Asante Health System, Latino teens now account for approximately 20% of reported AIDS cases among their age group even though they only represent 14% of the population.
Among children and teens ages 6-19, 15% (almost 9 million) are overweight and another 15% of ages 6-19 are considered at risk of becoming overweight.
(Source: The National Center for Health Statistics/Centers for Disease Control)
Although overall school violence is declining, physical dating violence and forced sex have increased among NYC youth. The proportion of students reporting physical dating violence has increased from 6.5% in 1999 to 10% in 2005. The number of forced sex (rape) reports increased from 5.6% in 2001 to 7.5% in 2005.
(Source: NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey)
One in 10 NYC public high school students reported having sex before the age of 13.
(Source: NYC Youth Risk Behavior Survey)
