1. 1. US teen pregnancy ratesare higher than those ofother developed countries.US rates are twice as highas in England and Wales orCanada, and eight times ashigh as in the Netherlandsor Japan.
2. 2. It also affects their kids -girls born to teen mothersare more likely to be teenmothers themselves. Boysborn to teen moms aremore likely to end up inprison.
3. 3. It ALSO affects education - only a third ofteen mothers earn their high schooldiploma. And only 1.5% have a collegedegree by age 30.V.S.
4. 4. Teen Pregnancy NOW!!Locate Us Onwww.STP.org/STOPTEENPREGNANCYCall 1-800-STPN