Question

adolescents ages 15 - 24 account for nearly half of the 20 million new cases of stds each year. today, two in five sexually active teen girls have had an std that can cause infertility and even death. also, though rates of hiv are very low among adolescents, males make up more than 80 percent of hiv diagnoses among 13 - to 19 - year - olds. stds often have no obvious sign or physical symptom, so regular screenings are critical. the most effective way to prevent stds is to abstain from sexual activity; if teens are having sex, they should be using a condom correctly and with every sexual act.

• \sexually transmitted diseases,\ office of adolescent health, cdc

which statement best explains the long - term consequences a young woman may experience as a result of sexual activity as a teen?
young women will not experience long - term consequences of sexual activity if they use condoms.
young women are more likely to contract hiv between the ages of 13 and 19.
young women may not be able to find a partner free of stds later in life.
young women may not be able to conceive children as a result of contracting an std as a teen.

Explanation:

The text states that two in five sexually active teen girls have had an STD that can cause infertility, which is a long-term consequence of sexual activity as a teen. This directly supports the correct statement. The other options are incorrect: condoms reduce but do not eliminate long-term risks; males make up most HIV diagnoses in 13-19 year olds (not young women being more likely); and there is no mention of difficulty finding STD-free partners later in life.

Answer:

Young women may not be able to conceive children as a result of contracting an STD as a teen