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Plunging birthrate of U.S. teens 'amazing'

London : United Kingdom | Apr 09, 2012 at 9:18 PM PDT
Source: The Washington Times
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In 16 states, teen birthrates tumbled by at least 20 percent in recent years, the federal government said in a report. Large declines such as these helped push the nation's teen birthrate to a new low in 2010...These data show a truly extraordinary American success story, said Bill Albert , chief program... FULL ARTICLE AT The Washington Times
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US birth rates among teens age 15-19 fell nine percent in 2010 compared to a year earlier
US birth rates among teens age 15-19 fell nine percent in 2010 compared to a year earlier
 
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