Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 372-379 , April 2009

Trends in Sexual Risk Behaviors, by Nonsexual Risk Behavior Involvement, U.S. High School Students, 1991–2007

  • John Santelli, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: John Santelli, M.D., M.P.H., Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 60 Haven Avenue, B2, New York, NY 10032.
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  • Marion Carter, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Women's Health and Fertility Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
    • ,
  • Mark Orr, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
    • ,
  • Patricia Dittus, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia

Received 1 April 2008 ,Accepted 16 August 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.08.020

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 4 , Pages 372-379 , April 2009

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