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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.

Fact Sheet

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States
Research Article

Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage: An Updated Review of U.S. Policies and Programs and Their Impact
Report

Pregnancies, Births and Abortions Among Adolescents and Young Women in the United States, 2013: National and State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

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September 2017 Fact Sheet
American Adolescents’ Sources of Sexual Health Information
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Teens
September 2017 Report
Pregnancies, Births and Abortions Among Adolescents and Young Women in the United States, 2013: National and State Trends by Age, Race and Ethnicity

Kathryn Kost,Isaac Maddow-ZimetandAlex Arpaia
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Teens
September 2017 News Release
U.S. Rates of Pregnancy, Birth and Abortion Among Adolescents and Young Adults Continue to Decline
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Teens
September 2017 Fact Sheet
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United States
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Teens
September 2017 Infographic
Pregnancy Rates Among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults, 1973–2013
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September 2017 Infographic
U.S. Adolescent Pregnancy Rates by State, 2013
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Teens
September 2017 Infographic
U.S. Adolescent Pregnancy Rates by Race, 2013
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September 1, 2017 State Laws and Policies
Protecting Confidentiality for Individuals Insured as Dependents
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Abortion
Contraception
Teens
September 1, 2017 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to Contraceptive Services
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Contraception
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September 1, 2017 State Laws and Policies
Minors’ Access to STI Services
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HIV & STIs
Teens

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Hear From An Expert

Condom use has increased more than any other contraceptive method among adolescents. Clearly, it is important to include young men in research, policy and programs focused on teen sex.

Laura D. Lindberg

Principal Research Scientist

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