NEW REPORT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR RELEASED BY NCHS

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the sixth (Cycle 6) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which was conducted in 2002. (more).  “The Sexual Behavior and Selected Health Measures: Men and Women 15-44 of Age, United States, 2002” report released by the NSFG details sexual behavior among males and females 15—44 years of age in the United States in 2002.  Cycle 6 represents the first time males were surveyed directly for the report.

According to the report abstract: “[t]he report examines sexual behaviors of males and females between the ages of 15—44.  This report is intended to provide reliable national estimates of some basic statistics on certain types of sexual behavior, sexual orientation and sexual attraction based on data collected in the U.S. in 2002.”  The report also compares the recent statistics with prior data where available and describes the public health significance.  The full report can be found here. view/download PDF 1.2 MB

The NCHS previously released two reports based on research conducted using the 2002 data. 

Teenagers in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing, 2002.  Series 23, Number 24. 58 pp. (PHS) 2005-1976
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Fact Sheet

Use of Contraception and Use of Family Planning Services in the United States: 1982-2002. Advance Data No. 350. 35 pp. (PHS) 2005-1250
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Fact Sheet

The FPMTC will continue to post announcements on additional reports and information as they become available.