(News) Teen pregnancy rate down, abortion rate up

Lynda Buske

Canadian Medical Association Journal, CMAJ
Canadian Medical Association Journal

Extract
The rate of pregnancy among Canadian teenagers aged 15 to 19 has declined by about 20% since 1974 . . . However, the proportion of live births resulting from these pregnancies has decreased relative to the proportion of teenagers receiving abortions.


Buske L. Teen pregnancy rate down, abortion rate up. Can Med Assoc J. 2001;164(3):395.

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