Teenage condom use declining at 'alarming' rates

Data shows that the decrease in condom use is pervasive, spanning multiple countries and regions, with some experiencing more dramatic reductions than others. File picture

Teenage condom use is declining at “alarming” rates, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)  and unplanned pregnancies, the World Health Organization (WHO) has found.

More than 242,000 15-year-olds across 39 countries including Ireland were surveyed for the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study between 2014 to 2022.