Teenage pregnancy
Teenage Pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy, also known as adolescent pregnancy, is pregnancy in a female under the age of 20. Pronunciation: /ˈtiːneɪdʒ prɛɡnənsi/. The term in everyday speech usually refers to girls who have not reached legal adulthood, which varies across the world, who become pregnant.
Etymology
The term "teenage pregnancy" is of English origin, with "teenage" being an adjective describing a person between the ages of 13 and 19, and "pregnancy" referring to the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
Definition
Teenage pregnancy is defined as an unintended pregnancy during adolescence and early adulthood. The age of the mother is determined by the easily verified date when the pregnancy ends, not by the estimated date of conception.
Causes
Teenage pregnancy can be caused by a myriad of issues, including lack of sex education, contraceptive failure, peer pressure, and sexual abuse.
Consequences
Teenage pregnancy can have significant social and economic impacts. It is associated with higher levels of poverty and lower levels of educational achievement. The children of teenage mothers are more likely to be born prematurely and have lower birth weights.
Prevention
Prevention strategies for teenage pregnancy are typically aimed at addressing the underlying causes and may include comprehensive sex education, access to contraceptive services, and youth development programs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Teenage pregnancy
- Wikipedia's article - Teenage pregnancy
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