Reducing Adolescent Pregnancies: a Comprehensive Approach
Words: 613 Pages: 2 6289Young mothers-to-be between 18 and 19 stand at a critical crossroads, their pregnancies raising urgent public health questions about support and prevention. The Healthy People 2020 initiative set a target to reduce pregnancies in this age group from a baseline of 116.2 per 1,000 females in 2005 to 104.6 per 1,000. This paper explores the epidemiology of adolescent pregnancies, their impact, and effective interventions, emphasizing the role of prenatal care and education in achieving this target. Epidemiology of Adolescent Pregnancies […]