Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)is true?
A) Most high school students have only a limited understanding of STDs.
B) Males are at far greater risk than females of contracting STDs.
C) In the United States, very few cases of AIDS originate in adolescence.
D) Most adolescents do not know basic facts about AIDS.

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Studies have shown that many high school students have limited knowledge about STDs, including how they are transmitted and how to prevent them. Education on this topic is important to prevent the spread of STDs.

Answer: B 
 Males and females are at similar risk of contracting STDs. However, some STDs (such as genital herpes) may be more easily transmitted from males to females than from females to males.

Answer: C 
 While there are cases of AIDS that originate in adolescence, the majority of cases are contracted later in life.

Answer: D 
 While there is still room for improvement, studies have shown that adolescents generally have a good understanding of basic facts about AIDS. Education on this topic is important to continue increasing knowledge and prevention efforts.

Which of the Following Statements About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)is