"Did You Know?" - April 11, 2014

April 11, 2014

According to this month’s Vital Signs: In 2012, there were 86,423 births to US teens aged 15–17 years, accounting for 28% of all births to teens aged 15–19 years. Becoming a teen mom can affect one’s chances of finishing high school, going to college, and getting a good job. CDC has resources for healthcare providers on how to create a teen-friendly sexual and reproductive health clinic. To submit ideas for Did You Know?, email the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support. For more information, visit our website.