In the 1980's, many new cases of diseases have been diagnosed. Over 50 million Americans are now infected with an incurable STD. ... Gonorrhea which is carried by one out of ten sexually active teens, can lead to permanent sterility which have incurable strains. ... The disease is growing at a rate of one case every 14 minutes. ... Also, earlier education will increase awareness of sexually transmitted diseases. ...

• Word Count: 936
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This would decrease the spreading of STDs, some of which are incurable. ... One mistake could cause a teenager to become infected with an incurable disease that could lead to fatal results. ... There will be parents who oppose to their children getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Would a parent of an eighteen-year-old high school senior living with HIV have opposed to mandatory testing that might of kept their child from acquiring the deadly disease? ...

• Word Count: 1176
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School