Teen Birth Trends: In Brief

Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Teenage pregnancy;    Government statistics;    Social policy;   

RP-ID  :  R45184
RP-ID  :  R45184_2018Apr30

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides context for Congress about the U.S. teen birth rate--or the number of births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 19 each year--and its changes since the 1950s. Over this period, the teen birth rate has generally been in decline. This decline has been most significant in recent years, with the rate reaching a record low in 2016. Multiple factors have likely contributed to the decrease, though the influence of any single factor is not fully known. Reduced teen sexual activity, particularly among younger adolescents, could be one explanation. Increases in use of contraceptives, including highly effective and multiple methods, among sexually active teens could be another. Other factors, such as broader social and economic trends, may also be at play.