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Economic Benefits of Delayed Sexual Activity

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  • Dana Rotz
  • Brian Goesling
  • Hande Inanc
  • Gregory Chojnacki

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The avoidance of sexual activity among youth not only prevents unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections but can also promote healthy outcomes and contribute to the positive development of youth.

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  • Dana Rotz & Brian Goesling & Hande Inanc & Gregory Chojnacki, "undated". "Economic Benefits of Delayed Sexual Activity," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 248b878cd4254142ac8c13102, Mathematica Policy Research.
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