1. Dictionary Definition Health Related Consequences
Vocabulary Matrix - Health 6.2 Name: ______________________________
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Sexually Transmitted disease
(STD)
Any diseases/ infections that can be transmitted by sexual contact. Some (such as hepatitis B and AIDS) can be contracted by nonsexual means.
Risky Health Behaviors
Any behavior that puts you and your health at risk (Pre-marital sex, drug use, sharing of personal items, body modifications, etc…)
Aids
A disease that weakens the immune system and the body’s ability to fight-off infections/diseases.
HIV
This is the disease that actually causes AIDS. It is a deficiency in the immune system that progresses into AIDS.

2. Dictionary Definition Health Related Consequences
Vocabulary Matrix Health
Term
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Herpes
A virus that causes painful/irritating sores/blisters in the genital area . Spreads by touching infected skin.
Syphilis
A sore that can be passed from one person to another through direct contact with a syphilis sore during sexual contact, touching, kissing.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B and C are passed in body fluids through sex and needles during drug use.
HPV
(Human Papilloma Virus)
Most common STD. Can cause warts on genitals and cancer. There are several types.
Gonorrhea
STD that causes burning during urination and yellow or green discharge.
Chlamydia
Bacteria that causes pain in the abdomen, genitals. Most common in sexually active people age