(HHS), teen birth rate in the United States (U.S.) has been continuously declined for the past 20 years, yet the U.S. is still ranked the highest in teen pregnancy when compared to other developed nations (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2016). The term teen pregnancy is denoting young females being pregnant or giving birth under the age of 20. According to the CDC, in 2015, there were 229,715 babies born to adolescent females ages between 15-19, or a total of 22.3 live births per 1,000
Teenage pregnancies have been a critical issue that affects young women all over the world. In some cultures it is normal for teenagers to have children, whereas in America it is looked down on. In “Teenage Pregnancy in the United States” by James Trussell, a professor at Princeton University, he states “one out of every 10 women aged 15-19 in the United States becomes pregnant each year… there will be about 837,000 pregnancies among women aged 15-19, and another 23,000 among those aged 14 and younger”
point of Different methods of contraception available, Planned Parenthood, the organization known for pregnancy responsibility and sexual health, recognizes there are over 20 forms of birth control. These forms include: abstinence, birth control implant, birth control patch, birth control pills, birth control shot, birth control sponge, birth control vaginal ring, breastfeeding as birth control, cervical cap, condom, diaphragm, female condom, fertility awareness based methods, IUD, morning after
Teen pregnancy is a current, ongoing issue within the United States. While the rate of women between the ages of 15-19 has dropped by 11%, this issue, as a whole, is still unresolved.1 Teen pregnancy costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year with increasing numbers in foster care and health care related expenses.1 I will propose three different prevention strategies that can be applied to this issue. Primary prevention is the first strategy I will elaborate on. Primary prevention is a method
Ginger Rogers Professor Rivers ECN 1101 24 November 2015 Teen Pregnancies Many parent today are afraid to talk with their children and teens about sex and the importance of safe sex. With teen pregnancy dropping it is important for teen to know about safe sex, prevention of pregnancy and what options they have if they become pregnant. Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that “in 2013 there was a total of 273,105 babies born to teens ages 15-19 but this is a drop of 10% from 2012”
Oklahoma has been ranked number two in teen birth rates according to a Tulsa World article. Teen pregnancy has always been a problem in America. More and more teens are becoming pregnant every day. Most of them can’t afford the expenses of birth control. Others do not know how to prevent it. Teen pregnancy can also cause education problems with the teen. Teen moms are not mature enough to handle raising a kid. Many kids who have parents who were young when they had them are more than likely going
different types of contraception. This lack of access can lead to higher rates of teenage pregnancy and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers. The sexually active teenagers who have been given better access to contraception are less likely to become pregnant or contract an STD, in comparison to their peers who do not have access. With the prevention of teenage pregnancy, comes the prevention of future socioeconomic barriers and health issues. Currently, there are over nineteen
Argument: Birth Control reduces teen pregnancy, it is not the same as a termination of a pregnancy, and it is something that needs to be covered by insurance because of these reasons. Quote maybe: Legislative proposals that would enable an employer to determine whether or not a woman 's insurance would cover the cost of birth control strikes women as particularly bizarre. Is the boss going to take care of the children that are conceived accidentally? Stop treating us like children. Women are grown
Although national teen birth rates have declined, the disparities in teen pregnancy rates still remain high, especially for Hispanic teens. With 53% of Latinas in the United States become pregnant at least once before age 20—nearly twice the national average, these girls have the highest risk of being teen moms compared to other races and ethnicities (Rocca et al., 2010). Not only that teenage childbirth can cause many harms in health and social relationships for both mom and baby, teen moms have
English III Honors 27 March 2017 How to Reduce Teenage Pregnancy in America A nightmare can strike, even when the eyes of it’s victims are wide open. It can be unexpected, terrifying, a nightmare to see the dreaded two lines on the test- especially as a teenager. Even if teenagers are old enough to decide whether or not they want to engage in sexual intercourse, the rate of teenage pregnancy should be reduced as much as possible. Teenage pregnancy is not only expensive, but also puts the lives of the