Facts of Life
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The most common response to the epidemic of veneral disease and unwed pregnancy has been more education about hygiene and condoms. In Britain, this approach has failed miserably ó causing civil authorities to reconsider the school systemís approach. Human Life International cited these statistics in a July letter:
• BBC reported in a recent documentary called ìPanoramaî that reports of gonorrhea among 16-19 year olds rose 46% in 1995-97. Cases of chlamydia rose 56%
• At the same time, according to research by the Health and Education Authority, only 33% of young people have heard of syphilis, 39% of gonorrhea, 51% of herpes and 14% of chlamydia.
