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Introduction.  Given the efficacy of latex condoms for preventing pregnancy, HIV, and most STI, their promotion remains central to global sexual health efforts. To inform the development of accurate and appropriately‐targeted interventions, there is a need for contemporary condom use rates among specific populations.

Aims.  The purpose of this study was to establish rates of condom use among sexually active individuals in the U.S. population.

Methods.  Data were collected via a national probability sample of 5,865 U.S. adolescents and adults aged 14 to 94 years.

Main Outcome Measures.  Condom use was assessed during the most recent partnered vaginal or anal sexual event and over the past 10 vaginal and anal intercourse events.

Results.  Condom use by men during past 10 vaginal intercourse events was slightly higher (21.5%) than that reported by women (18.4%), and consistent with rates of …