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How Does Teen Pregnancy Affect The Rate Of High School Drop-outs?
Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 oryounger.
Alternative Names
Teenage pregnancy; Pregnancy - teenage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The rate of adolescent pregnancy and the birth rate for adolescents have generally declined since reaching an all-time high in 1990, mostly due to the increased use of
Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with many reasons for concern. Younger adolescents (12 - 14 years old) are more likely to have...
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