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Option: The Health of Young People
Quick questions on The nature and extent of youth health issues in Australia: HSC PDHPE Option
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What is sexually transmissible infections?Show answer
Chlamydia is the most-notified STI in Australia, with rates highest in the 15-29 age group. Around 75-80% of chlamydia notifications are in this cohort. Gonorrhoea and syphilis notifications have risen substantially over the last decade.
What is unintended pregnancy?Show answer
Teen pregnancy rates have fallen substantially over the last 20 years and are now at historic lows. Australia's overall fertility rate is also declining.
What is consent and respectful relationships?Show answer
Following the Respect@Work and Consent Matters reforms, consent education is now required in all state curricula. The Mission Australia Youth Survey consistently finds that young Australians want more relationship and consent education than they currently receive.
What is lGBTIQ+ youth?Show answer
Disproportionately higher rates of mental health issues, self-harm, and suicide compared to non-LGBTIQ+ peers. The Writing Themselves In studies (La Trobe University) document this gap consistently across years.
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