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Among teens aged 15-19, more pregnancies occur to non-Hispanic White teens than to any other racial/ethnic group. Non-Hispanic White teens account for almost one-half of all teen pregnancies, non-Hispanic Black teens for just over one-quarter, Hispanic teens for 20 percent, and teens of other origins account for the final six percent of all teen pregnancies.
Ventura, S.J., Mosher, W.D., Curtin, S.C., Abma, J.C., & Henshaw, S. (2000). Trends in pregnancies and pregnancy rates by outcome: Estimates for the United States, 1976-96. Vital and Health Statistics 21(56).
Just the Facts (October 2000) – Page 37
Number of Teen Pregnancies, 1996 (NCHS) (Girls Aged 15-19)
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