Teenage births in the United States: state trends, 1991-96, an update.

Abstract

Objectives: This report provides State-specific birth rates for teenagers for 1991 and 1996 and the percent change, 1991-96.

Methods: Tabular and graphical description of trends in teenage birth rates by age group for each State.

Results: Birth rates for teenagers 15-19 years declined significantly in all but three States between 1991 and 1996. Declines by State ranged from 6 to 29 percent.