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The proportion of teen pregnancies ending in birth was just under one-half for most of the 1980s, but increased slightly in the late 80s and early 90s so that the majority of pregnancies ended in birth.
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 50
Pregnancy Outcomes, Teens 15-19 (NCHS)
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