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Among girls under 15, non-Hispanic Black teens account for 46 percent, non-Hispanic White teens for 27 percent, Hispanic teens for 19 percent, and teens of other backgrounds 8 percent of all pregnancies. Among teens aged 15-17 and 18-19, non-Hispanic White teens account for about one-half of all pregnancies, non-Hispanic Black teens for just over one-quarter, Hispanic teens for approximately 20 percent, and teens of other backgrounds 4 to 8 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 38
Number of Teen Pregnancies, 1996 (NCHS)
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