Abstract
In recent years, a nationwide concern over the 'epidemic' of teenage pregnancy has developed. Explanations for this phenomenon have ranged from poor sex education to promiscuity. This statement will review current data and information so that pediatricians responsible for the health care of adolescents can appreciate the implications and consequences of early childbearing
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 795-797 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Pediatrics |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1979 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health