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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens Sexually Active Before 13 Yrs Old
Measurement Period: 2013
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This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who had sexual intercourse for the first time before age 13 years.
Why is this important?
Teen who engage in sexual intercourse are at risk for unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). First sexual intercourse at a younger age is associated with a greater likelihood of having nonconsensual or unwanted sex, having multiple sexual partners, and decreased contraceptive use. Additionally, studies have indicated adolescents who engage in early sexual intercourse are more likely to have poorer health later in life, lower education attainment and less economic productivity than their peers. Early initiation of sexual activity is associated with longer periods of risk taking in later adolescence year and early adulthood, and potential indicator for risk taking in adulthood.
14.9%
Source:
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2013
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: November 2014
Measurement period: 2013
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: November 2014
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Data Source
- CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Filed under: Health / Family Planning, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens