New Study Reveals Kentucky Ranks Among Highest for Teen Pregnancies
This new study is concerning for Kentucky families. High rates of teen pregnancies can have significant implications for both teens and their families. Although the U.S. teen birth rate is at a record low, there's still much work to be done and why it's important to have access to education, healthcare, and comprehensive sex education. It's time to address the high rates of teen pregnancies in Kentucky.
TEEN PREGNANCY STATISTICS IN KENTUCKY
Birth injury lawyers at Birth Injury Lawyers Group released the Top 10 states with the highest teen pregnancy birth rates in the United States. Kentucky is 4th with the highest rate of women giving birth between the ages of 15 and 19, with 21.8 births per 1,000 women. The state recorded 16.9 births per 1,000 women aged 35 to 49, the fifth lowest rate in the US. This data serves as a call to action for communities, policymakers, and educators to work together to address the issue of teen pregnancy effectively.
THE COMMONWEALTH IS WORKING TO IMPROVE STATISTICS
With grants from the Family and Youth Services Bureau of the U.S. Administration for Children and Families, the Adolescent Health Program manages funding for local health departments in approximately 63 counties with the greatest need., according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services of Kentucky.
Funding supports activities and resources including:
* Formal local coalitions.
* Workgroups.
* School-based curricula in abstinence, sexual risk reduction, and personal responsibility education.
* Public service announcements and other mass media campaigns.
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* Information provided to students and parents at health fairs, community and school events, and other public forums.
Implementing these strategies can create a more supportive environment for teens, helping reduce pregnancy rates. Many support groups meet the needs of teenage mothers and fathers all over the tri-state.
TOP 10 STATES FOR TEEN PREGNANCIES
BIRTHRIGHT IN OWENSBORO CAN HELP
Birthright services in Owensboro are always free, confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status, or financial situation. You can visit the pregnancy care center at 1724 Triplett St in Owensboro. You can also call (270) 926-7561 for a confidential consultation.
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