Obstetrics & gynaecology
Big drop in US pregnancies seen since 2010
Pregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.
Apr 12, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
'There are two Americas': Pregnancy-related deaths up to three times more likely in states with abortion bans
Women in states with abortions bans are up to three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, according to a new report.
Jan 27, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
'Set them up for failure': Sex education not required in many states where abortion is or will be banned
Close to half of the roughly two dozen states where abortion is or will soon be outlawed or heavily restricted do not require sex education.
Jul 5, 2022
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Federally funded sex education programs linked to decline in teen birth rates, new study shows
The implementation of federally funded sex education programs over a decade ago was followed by a decline in teenage pregnancies in counties where these programs were implemented, finds a new study. The research, which encompasses ...
Feb 14, 2022
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Pediatrics
Report details the effects of COVID-19 on adolescent sexual health
A new report from the University of Minnesota Medical School's Healthy Youth Development—Prevention Research Center (HYD-PRC) highlights that Minnesota youth continue to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UMN report shows sexually transmitted infections continue to rise among MN youth
While pregnancy and birth rates continue to decline to historic lows for 15 to 19-year-olds, Minnesota youth are contracting sexually transmitted infections (STI) at alarmingly high rates. The 2020 Minnesota Adolescent Sexual ...
Jun 22, 2020
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Teen pregnancy epidemic feeds Mozambique's population boom
In the tiny maternity ward in Murrupelane, two 16-year-old mothers breast-feed their babies, both born that morning.
Aug 13, 2018
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ACOG, others come out against proposed rule on Title-X
(HealthDay)—Health care organizations have come out against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposed rule that amends regulations governing the Title X of the Public Health Service Act, which provides ...
Jul 27, 2018
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Pediatrics
Study shows barriers exist for Texas adolescents seeking emergency contraception
Barriers exist for Texas adolescents seeking emergency contraception, according to findings from a new study being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2018 Meeting. The study evaluated the availability of ...
May 5, 2018
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CDC: US still faces too many repeat teen births
(HealthDay)—Although rates of repeat births among teens are on the decline, tens of thousands of American teens are still getting pregnant for a second time, according to research published in the April 28 issue of the ...
May 1, 2017
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