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February 9, 2012
Examining State-Level Patterns in Teen Childbearing: 1991-2009
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Although
the teen birth rate has declined substantially over the past two
decades, teen childbearing remains a national concern. Child Trends'
latest brief, Examining State-Level Patterns in Teen Childbearing: 1991-2009, uses
state-level data to examine declines in the teen birth rate over 19
years. The brief describes variation across states during this
timeframe, in the degree of decline and in patterns over time.
Surprisingly
few studies have examined why declines in the teen birth rate have
occurred. Although increased contraceptive use may have contributed to
these declines, further research can help to identify whether particular
policies may have also contributed to decreases in the teen birth rate.
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