Teenage Pregnancy
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By Sandhya
Researchers are pointing towards teenage pregnancy prevention programs, contraception availability and just overall more sex education and unsafe sex to the drop in numbers. The United States still has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies when compared to other counties of similar status.
Teenagers who have babies are more likely to not finish high school and have their future plans interrupted. This leads to less income and more people in poverty.
Babies Born to Teenage Mothers
- Babies born to teenage mothers are less likely to receive proper nutrition, health care, and cognitive and social stimulation. As a result, they may have an underdeveloped intellect and attain lower academic achievement.
- Baby Girls born to teenage mothers are 22% more likely to become teenage mothers.
- Babies born to teenage mothers are at greater risk for abuse and neglect.
- Baby Boys born to teenage mothers are 13% more likely to be incarcerated.
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