Data from State Health Departments
- Birth data collected by the state health department, which can be slightly different than state birth data reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;
- Abortion data collected by the state health department, usually for residents only; and
- “Fetal loss” data – late-term miscarriages.
Approximately one-half of state health departments also release pregnancy rates. Generally, these rates are not comparable to any of the available national rates, nor are they comparable to each other since each state uses its own calculation method. These state-level teen pregnancy rates typically include:
Also, many states use age brackets not available in any national pregnancy rate set, such as girls aged 10-17 or 13-19.
Just the Facts (October 2000) – Page 12
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