Consequences of sex education on teen and young adult sexual behaviors and outcomes.

@article{Lindberg2012ConsequencesOS,
  title={Consequences of sex education on teen and young adult sexual behaviors and outcomes.},
  author={L. Lindberg and Isaac Maddow-Zimet},
  journal={The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine},
  year={2012},
  volume={51 4},
  pages={
          332-8
        }
}
  • L. LindbergI. Maddow-Zimet
  • Published 1 October 2012
  • Psychology
  • The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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