10 Questions
What is the percentage of high school teens in the U.S. who admit to having sex?
34%
What percentage of American teenage girls get pregnant every year?
750,000
What percentage of teen mothers are less likely to complete high school?
33%
What percentage of unmarried teen mothers end up on welfare?
80%
What percentage of teen mothers have a second birth before turning twenty?
30%
What is a potential consequence for babies born to teen mothers?
Higher probability of mental illness
What is a risk associated with the sons of teen mothers?
Increased probability of substance abuse issues
In what scenario is a child most likely to grow up in poverty?
Child of an unmarried teen mother without a high school diploma
What is a consequence that doubles the chance of diagnosis for children born to teen mothers?
Dyslexia
Why are babies born to teen mothers more likely to face health challenges?
Because teen mothers are less likely to have healthy pregnancies
Learn about the alarming rates of teen pregnancy in the United States and the consequences it can have on young mothers. Discover statistics and facts about teen pregnancy to raise awareness and promote education on this important issue.
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