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United States

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.

  • Teen Pregnancy
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  • Age is More Than a Number: High Infant Mortality Among Births to Teen Mothers

  • Fact Sheet

    Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States

  • Policy Analysis

    It’s Time for Congress to Give All Young People the Sexual Health Resources They Need to Thrive

Top Facts & Statistics

  • 18

    average age at first sex in the United States
  • 37

    states require parental consent for minors seeking abortions
  • 66%

    of sexually active U.S. teenage women practice contraception

Resources

  • April 2016 Report

    U.S. Teenage Pregnancies, Births and Abortions, 2011: National Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

    Kathryn Kost and Isaac Maddow-Zimet

    United States

    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • April 2016 News Release

    U.S. Teen Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Rates Reach the Lowest Levels in Almost Four Decades

    United States

    • Teens
  • April 2016 Infographic

    U.S. Teen Pregnancy Rates in 2011: The highest teen pregnancy rates are found in the South and Southwest

    United States

    • Teens
  • April 2016 Infographic

    U.S. teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates reached historic lows in 2011

    United States

    • Teens
  • March 2016 Research Article

    Changes in adolescents' receipt of sex education, 2006–2013

    Laura D. Lindberg, Isaac Maddow-Zimet and Heather D. Boonstra,Journal of Adolescent Health

    United States

    • HIV & STIs
    • Teens
  • February 2016 News Release

    Teens Seeking Family Planning Services Face Inconsistent Privacy Standards in Federally Qualified Health Centers

    United States

    • Teens
  • November 2015 Research Article

    Changes in use of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods among United States women, 2009-2012

    Megan L. Kavanaugh, Jenna Jerman and Lawrence B. Finer,Obstetrics & Gynecology

    United States

    • Contraception
    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • July 2015 Report

    Contraceptive Needs and Services, 2013 Update

    Jennifer J. Frost, Lori F. Frohwirth and Mia R. Zolna

    United States

    • Abortion
    • Contraception
    • Pregnancy
    • Teens
  • April 2015 News Release

    School-Based Health Centers Are a Critical Source of Health Care, Yet Must Do More to Address Teen Pregnancy, Other Needs

    United States

    • Teens
  • April 2015 Policy Analysis

    Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents in School-Based Health Centers

    Heather D. Boonstra,Guttmacher Policy Review

    United States

    • Teens

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