Adolescent sexual intercourse

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As sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll have given way to STDs, HIV, and AIDS, adolescent sex has become an increasingly high- risk behavior. Dr Kay strongly believes that primary care physicians can have a prominent role in educating teens and their parents about the consequences of premature sexual activity and in promoting healthy living. In this article, he presents the case against adolescent sexual intercourse and outlines a concrete approach to dealing with adolescent patients at risk and their families.

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Lawrence E. Kay

Lawrence E. Kay, MD Dr Kay is associate program director of Polyclinic Medical Center Family Practice Residency, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, and Temple University College of Medicine, Philadelphia. He is also medical director of Gaudenzia Chambers Hill Adolescent Program, Harrisburg. His areas of interest include adolescent risk behavior and family practice resident education.