User:Mr. Ibrahem/Teenage pregnancy

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Teenage pregnancy
Other namesTeen pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy
developing world)[4]
DeathsLeading cause of death (15 to 19 year old females)[2]

Teenage pregnancy, also known as adolescent pregnancy, is

low income countries onset is typically slightly later around 14.[1][8]

There is a higher risk of

postpartum infection, obstetric fistula, and stillbirth.[4][3][2] Complications of pregnancy are a leading cause of deaths in 15 to 19 year old girls.[9][2] In those under the age of 15 the risk of maternal death may be fives times greater.[10] While not having sex has resulted in lower rates in the United States, abstinence education programs are not effective.[5][11]

Teenage pregnancies are associated with lower

substance misuse, religion, and sexual abuse.[4][3][5] When used in combination, educational interventions and access to birth control reduce unintended teenage pregnancies.[6][12]

About 20% of teenagers have children.

abortions, many of which are unsafe.[3] Other negative effects for the mother can include social stigma, financial problems, and stopping education.[3][5]

References

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    (PDF) from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Early childbearing and teenage pregnancy rates by country". UNICEF DATA. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Adolescent pregnancy". www.who.int. Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "About Teen Pregnancy | CDC". www.cdc.gov. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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  7. ^ "Can a Girl Get Pregnant if She Has Never Had Her Period?". Archived from the original on 2009-07-11. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  8. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0178884.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link
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  9. ^ "Adolescent and young adult health". www.who.int. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
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  11. PMID 17885460
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  12. ISBN 978-92-3-100259-5. Archived
    (PDF) from the original on 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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