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U.S. Teen Birthrates Are Down, But Still High in These States
Teen births follow the same fault lines of religion, politics, and class that divide Americans.
In the above CDC map, the key indicates the number of births for every 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 19 in a state. For example, in dark green states, there are 50 or more pregnancies for every 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 19.