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    In 1996, just over one-half of teen pregnancies ended in birth, about one-third ended in abortion, and 15 percent ended in miscarriage.

    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).

    137,000

    492,000

    264,000

    Just the Facts (October 2000) – Page 49

    Pregnancy Outcomes, Teens 15-19, 1996 (NCHS)

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