"Sexually transmitted diseases are an unfortunate danger for people who are sexually active. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that half of all sexually transmitted infections affect people ages 15 to 24, so it is crucial to educate young adults about the consequences of unprotected sex before they become sexually active. Full-color photographs and detailed infographics supplement the informative text s discussion of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and the ways in which their spread can be prevented. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars, Websites." --. (Source of summary not specified).

"Portions of this book originally appeared in Sexually transmitted diseases by Terri Dougherty."