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Teens Talking to Teens - Science Fair Project Ideas on Teen Pregnancy

Science fairs are a forum where children are able to demonstrate their abilities at approaching certain topics from a different point of view compared to the standard classroom lesson Furthermore, science fairs are places where information can flow from child to child, a highly effective method of transmission, for children can relate to each other often better than to adults For these reasons c.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Getting to the Root of the Causes of Teenage Pregnancy in Jamaica

Before 20 years of age, at least 20% of Jamaican women have been pregnant at least once The economic, political, and socio-cultural environments in Jamaica seem to influence the phenomenon of teenage pregnancy and are found at the heart of the causes of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica Jamaica has unfortunately experienced alternatively a period of marginal economic growth and negative growth in .....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Protecting Yourself and Your Baby - Teen Pregnancy and Health Risks

Teen pregnancy and health risks to both mother and infant are unfortunately closely related In general, infants born to adolescent mothers are at a higher risk of accidental injury and poisoning, complications of prematurity, learning disabilities and cognitive problems, minor acute infections, sudden infant death syndrome Also, rates of premature birth and low birth weight are higher among teen.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

The Challenges of Teenage Pregnancy

Few people would argue with the statement that one of the most precious of all of lifes events is the birth of a child This is certainly the case for a grown adult with an education, a financial future planned, and an emotional support system in place However when the mother to be is a teenage girl there are concerns and considerations that limit some of the joy usually felt at the news of .....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage Pregnancy Statistics What the Numbers Reveal

Teenage pregnancy statistics in the United States vary by state In 2000, teen birth rates were highest in Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, and New Mexico; Nevada had the highest teen pregnancy rate at 113 per 1000 women Birth rates were lowest in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, North Dakota, and Maine; the lowest birth rate was found in North Dakota, with 42 per 1000 women Abort.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Real-life Stories on Teenage Pregnancy Feeling a Little Less Alone

Whether a pregnant teenager looks online, in a magazine, or in a pamphlet at a clinic, it is always helpful for her to know that she is not the only one going through such an ordeal Stories on teenage pregnancy are a comfort to pregnant teens; they look to these stories for suggestions, strength and inspirations For example, girls can read stories on teenage pregnancy that deal with the terr.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Teenage Pregnancy Dont Blame the Victim

Teenage pregnancy, also referred to as adolescent pregnancy, is defined as pregnancy occurring in women up to 19 years old Teenage pregnancy is a significant social issue in many nations, though in some it is natural for adolescents to marry young and have children at a young age In nations where this is not the case, though, teenage pregnancy is an extremely difficult experience for young women.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

When Reality Hits The Effects of Teenage Pregnancy

Trying to distinguish the effects of teenage pregnancy is a complex task given the difficulty in separating pre-existing conditions and those that are a direct result of adolescent pregnancy Despite this complication, though, there is a large amount of research which shows that a pregnant teenager will encounter a great deal of negative effects First and foremost of these effects of teenage preg.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

The Facts on Teenage Pregnancy in Australia

In 2003, the rate of teenage pregnancy in Australia was ranked the sixth highest among more developed nations falling below the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand It was found that five percent of all Australian children were born to women who were 19 years old or younger and legally induced abortions were the second most common reason for 12-24 year-old women to be admitted into .....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Society and Teenage Pregnancy in Jamaica

Rates of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are among the highest in the Caribbean, with the birth rate for 15-19 year olds at 108 births per 1,000 women Forty-five percent of all Jamaican women who are 15 to 24 years old have been pregnant by 19 years of age, and 41% have given birth Females between the ages of 10 and 19 account for roughly 25% of all births in Jamaica and about 22% of births in 15-1.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Teens and the Media - Newspaper Magazine Articles on Teenage Pregnancy

Teen pregnancy is often spoken about in newspaper magazines, rightly so as it is an issue that concerns society and should receive ample coverage All too often, however, the view presented is a biased one Often the issue is treated as if teenagers were sex-crazed, promiscuous delinquents who must be disciplined into behaving properly The newspaper magazine articles on teenage pregnancy ignore.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy

Third-World Pregnancy Rates in the US - Teen pregnancy in Tulare County

Tulare is an agricultural county in California with the second highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation Eighteen percent of white teens live below the poverty line and their birth rate is 50 per 1,000, at least 10 times that of the lowest birth rate in the country where teens live above the poverty line The population that suffers most in terms of poverty and teen pregnancy in Tulare County.....More on Doll Classroom Teenage Pregnancy