Of all new STI cases each year, almost HALF are acquired by young people aged 15–24 years. Sexually active youth aged 15–24 years are at higher risk of acquiring STDs for a combination of behavioral, biological, and cultural reasons.
https://cdc.gov/std/stats17/2017-STD-Surveillance-Report_CDC-clearance-9.10.18.pdf
Abstinence from vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse is the only 100% effective way to prevent HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy. The correct and consistent use of male latex condoms can reduce the risk of STD transmission. However, no protective method is 100% effective, and condom use cannot guarantee absolute protection against any STD or pregnancy.
*Relfective of typical use failure rates rather than perfect use
Utah ranks 4th lowest in the nation for teen pregnancy rates.
https://powertodecide.org/what-we-do/information/national-state-data/utah
Utah ranks 46th in STI rates in the United States with 50 being the lowest and 1 being the highest.
http://backgroundchecks.org/these-are-the-most-sexually-diseased-states-in-the-us.html
The median age of marriage in the United States is 29. The median age of marriage in Utah is 26.
https://www.prb.org/usdata/indicator/marriage-age-women/snapshot
https://www.prb.org/usdata/indicator/marriage-age-men/snapshot
About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience child sexual abuse at some point in childhood.