Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Words: 1486 Pages: 5 4599Adolescent pregnancy prevention is a national priority. Although there has been a decline in adolescent pregnancy and birth rates in the United States, the national adolescent pregnancy rate continues to be higher than the rates in other nations. Racial and ethnic inequalities exist, with higher rates of pregnancy among Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adolescents than non-Hispanic white adolescents (“Pregnancy Prevention,” 2012). Adolescent pregnancy prevention is a major public health issue because it directly affects the immediate and long-term well-being of […]