Thousands of teenage girls and their families will face the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy this year. Some will decide to become teen mothers and raise a child. Others may opt for adoption. And some will choose abortion. What are the facts about teen pregnancy in the United States?
Top 10 Teen Pregnancy Facts
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One out of every ten births in the U.S. involves a teen mother. Find out other facts you should know about teen pregnancy.
Top 10 States With Highest Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Rates
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Does your state show up on this top ten list? Teens who live here are statistically more likely to become pregnant between ages 15-19 than in other states.
Top 10 States With Highest Teenage Abortion Rates
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Teens living in one specific geographic area of the country are more likely to choose abortion than in other regions.
Teens Choosing To Become Pregnant - Pregnancy Boom at Gloucester High School
In June 2008, Gloucester High School in Massachusetts found out that 17 of the school's students were pregnant, prompting allegations of a 'pregnancy pact.' The story, first reported by TIME magazine, gained international attention as none of the pregnant girls were older than 16 and some of the fathers were allegedly adults.Celebrity Teen Pregnancy - Jamie Lynn Spears
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Former Nickelodeon star and sister of pop idol Britney Spears, Jamie Lynn acknowledges her pregnancy at age sixteen.