Crosby 1 Teen pregnancy is one of the most critical issues facing America today. According to the latest data, there were over 1 million pregnancies to teens 15 to 19 years of age. (East and Felice 1). Teenage pregnancy emerged as a social problem in the United States around 1970. The United States is the leading nation in adolescent childbearing, particularly among girls 15 and younger who are five times more likely to give birth in the United States than in other …showed first 75 words of 2232 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2232 total…programs may be able to help delay sexual activity or at least educate about the use of effective contraception. Support programs for pregnant and parenting adolescents could be beneficial in providing better health care for pregnant teens. Teen pregnancy holds a large burden and potential risks for the mother, the child, and the economy. But with prevention programs which focus on better educating teens and the availability of contraception this could be a preventable problem.