Adolescent sexuality and pregnancy

Authors
Bacon, JL
Citation
Jl. Bacon, Adolescent sexuality and pregnancy, CUR OP OBST, 12(5), 2000, pp. 345-347
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
1040872X → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
345 - 347
Database
ISI
SICI code
1040-872X(200010)12:5<345:ASAP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The adolescent pregnancy rate has decreased throughout the USA. However, co mpared with other industrialized countries, US rates remain high. Efforts t o decrease the number of teenage pregnancies are centered on sex education. postponing sexual activity, and safe sex practices. (C) 2000 Lippincott Wi lliams & Wilkins.