Teen pregnancy is a major problem in India. In 2020, there were an estimated 1.6 million births to girls aged 15-19 years in India. This represents a rate of 45 births per 1,000 girls aged 15-19 years, which is significantly…
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Teen pregnancy can pose a number of challenges for both the teen mother and her child. However, there are steps that can be taken to help ensure a safe pregnancy for teens.
What causes teenage pregnancy? Teenage pregnancy can happen as a result of unprotected sexual activity, lack of access to birth control and/or sex education, and/or pressure from partners. What are the risks of teenage pregnancy? Teenage pregnancy can lead to…