TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN USA TABLE LIST 2023

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Intro

Teenage pregnancy has been a persistent social issue in the United States for many years. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 15.2 births per 1,000 females aged 15-19 in 2019. While this rate has declined since the 1990s.

TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN USA TABLE LIST STATE WISE

STATE ABBR.	STATE NAME	RATE
AL	Alabama	24.8
AK	Alaska	17.7
AZ	Arizona	16.6
AR	Arkansas	27.8
CA	California	11
CO	Colorado	12.5
CT	Connecticut	7.6
DE	Delaware	14.6
FL	Florida	15.2
GA	Georgia	18.2
HI	Hawaii	13
ID	Idaho	14.6
IL	Illinois	13.6
IN	Indiana	18.7
IA	Iowa	13.3
KS	Kansas	18.1
KY	Kentucky	23.8
LA	Louisiana	25.7
ME	Maine	10.6
MD	Maryland	13.1
MA	Massachusetts	6.1
MI	Michigan	13.5
MN	Minnesota	9.1
MS	Mississippi	27.9
MO	Missouri	18.8
MT	Montana	13.2
NE	Nebraska	15.1
NV	Nevada	16.8
NH	New Hampshire	6.6
NJ	New Jersey	9.2
NM	New Mexico	21.9
NY	New York	10
NC	North Carolina	17.3
ND	North Dakota	13.7
OH	Ohio	17.6
OK	Oklahoma	25
OR	Oregon	10.1
PA	Pennsylvania	12.6
RI	Rhode Island	9.4
SC	South Carolina	19.3
SD	South Dakota	18.7
TN	Tennessee	23.3
TX	Texas	22.4
UT	Utah	10.8
VT	Vermont	7
VA	Virginia	13.1
WA	Washington	11.3
WV	West Virginia	22.5
WI	Wisconsin	11.5
WY	Wyoming	18.1

Number of births per 1,000 females aged 15–19. This data is from the year 2020. Latest info will be updated soon.

Source: CDC/National Center for Health Statistics

Reason

Research suggests that factors such as poverty, lack of access to comprehensive sex education and contraception, and cultural attitudes toward sex and pregnancy can all contribute to the problem.

One major factor is the lack of access to comprehensive sex education in schools. While many states require some form of sex education, the content and quality of these programs can vary widely. Some states still teach abstinence-only sex education, which is ineffective at preventing unintended pregnancies.

Another factor is poverty. Teenagers from low-income families are more likely to become pregnant, as they may lack access to effective contraception or may not have the resources to raise a child. Additionally, cultural attitudes towards sex and pregnancy can play a role, with some communities viewing teenage pregnancy as a rite of passage or a sign of maturity.

Prevention

Efforts to address teenage pregnancy must focus on providing young people with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health. This includes comprehensive sex education that covers topics such as contraception, healthy relationships, and consent. It also includes ensuring that young people have access to affordable and effective contraception, regardless of their income level or geographic location.

Community-based programs can also play an important role in reducing teenage pregnancy rates. These programs can provide young people with a safe and supportive environment where they can learn about sexual health and receive counseling and support.