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Statistics on Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy is a growing concern among many, especially the parents of teenagers who are being exposed to certain ideals early in life. The truth is that every year more and more teenagers are giving birth before they even graduate from high school, which often results in the lack of a proper education and/or the inability to find a successful career.
There is no doubt that a child is a blessing and should always be treated as one. There are continued concerns, however, with children having children. Take note of the following statistics on teen pregnancy:
Teen mothers and their children are more likely to face health risks and their opportunities for building a stable future are lessened.
The majority of teen pregnancy births occur in girls between the ages of 18 and 19.
Approximately one in three teenagers will become pregnant before the age of 20.
Out of the approximately 860,000 teens who become pregnant every year, only 425,000 actually give birth.
Teenage mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely than are mothers over the age of 20.
Because teens often have poor eating habits and do not understand the importance of providing proper nourishment to an unborn child, they are more likely to give birth to babies that have a low birthweight.
Pregnant teens are more likely to smoke than adult women over the age of 25 who become pregnant.
Teenagers who become pregnant are less likely to seek the proper prenatal care that is necessary for the health and proper development of their unborn child.
Teen mothers are more likely to drop out of high school than those who choose to delay childbirth until adulthood.
Because her education is often shortened due to motherhood, a teen mother may find difficulty in gaining employment because she will often lack the job and technical skills needed to secure a job.
A child that is born with a teenage mother is more than 50% likely to repeat a grade during his/her school years and is less likely to perform well on standardized tests.
The information in this article is designed to be used for reference purposes only. It should not be used as, in place of or in conjunction with professional medical advice or recommendations regarding teen pregnancy. If you or someone you know may be pregnant, consult a physician immediately to begin prenatal care and to get started on a healthy diet program to help provide nourishment for both the mother and her unborn child.
Pregnancy Resources
This article is for information purpose only. To find more about teen pregnancy you can visit teen pregnancy prevention page, teenage pregnancy statistics page or MedlinePlus teen pregnancy page.
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