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Teen Birth Rate: Number of births in NC per 1,000 population (Race/Ethnicity) to females aged 15-19 years
Current Value
8.6
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:
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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