Babies born to teens ages 15-19*: 32,313
Pregnancies for teens ages 15-19*: 64,626
* These are the latest preliminary figures for 2005.
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Monday, August 17, 2009 Posted by Hal Donofrio
A Public Health Crisis
“A Public Health Crisis” and responsive comment from a physician (name withheld) highlight infant mortality issues in Maryland and the U.S.
CFOC view: Preventing Teen Pregnancy is key to reducing infant mortality.