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Teen Pregnancy in America – Facts Figures and Trends

There are national debates that continue to rage on over contraceptives, abortion, and sex education. Teen pregnancy is connected to all of these debate subjects. Incorrect contraceptive use, and sex education that is lacking are factors that contribute to teen … Continue reading

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Teen Pregnancy in America: Facts and Statistics (Infographic)

Share In 2005, 17 states declined abstinence-only funding. Of those 17, only three, or 17.6 percent, had teen pregnancy rates higher than the national average. Fifteen of the 34 states, or 44 percent, that accepted the funding and teach abstinence-only … Continue reading

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