For which reason are homeless youth at higher risk for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections?
A) They are not likely to receive treatment for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
B) They lack education or job training skills and may resort to prostitution or survival sex, which increases their risk for HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
C) Homeless adolescents may have difficulty accessing emergency shelter because of shelter policies that prohibit older youth from the facility.
D) It is not uncommon for homeless youth to be arrested for running away, breaking curfews, or being without supervision.
Ans: B
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