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Teens

As a leading authority on teen reproductive health, the Guttmacher Institute estimates national and state-level teen pregnancy rates; documents teens’ access to sexual and reproductive health information and services; and promotes fact-based, comprehensive sex education and youth-friendly, confidential services.

Top Facts & Statistics

  • 37

    states require parental consent for minors seeking abortions

  • 18

    average age at first sex in the United States

  • 66%

    of sexually active U.S. teenage women practice contraception

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