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NC DHHS Division of Public Health

Teen Birth Rate: Number of births in NC per 1,000 population (Race/Ethnicity) to females aged 15-19 years

Current Value

8.6

2023

Definition

Comparison

Story Behind the Curve

Since 2015 total rates of teen pregnancy in North Carolina have dropped from 23.5% to 14.8% in 2023.

Variance of 2023 rates among race/ethicity:

Hispanic 29.1%

Amerian Indian/Alaskan Native 23.1%

Other Race/Ethnicities 20.0%

Black (non-Hispanic) 18.0%

White (non-Hispanic) 8.6%

Asian/Pacific Islander 0%

Indicator Notes

Definition:

Number of births per 10,000 population females aged 15-19 years.

Why is this indicator important?

The health and social consequences of unintended pregnancy are greater for teenage mothers and their children. "Having a child during one’s teenage years is associated with social, health, and financial burdens to the teen parents, their families, and their communities." [HNC2030]

For Further Information:

HNC-REPORT-FINAL-Spread2.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/

https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health      (Healthy People 2030)

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