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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target;
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time;
significant change over time;
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teen Birth Rate: 15-19
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Why is this important?
Teen birth can impact health outcomes of both the pregnant person and the infant. Infants born to pregnant teens are more likely to be premature, have low birth weight, and are at higher risk for death. Having a baby can also negatively impact the pregnant teen’s health and their educational and job opportunities. Evidence shows that a variety of outreach and educational programs can help reduce unintended teen pregnancies (Healthy People 2030).
Considerations for Equitable Approaches: While the teen birth rate in the United States has declined in recent years, it is still substantially higher than in other western industrialized nations. Within the U.S., there are disparities by race, ethnicity, and geography. Compared to the overall birth rate among pregnant persons aged 15-19, birth rates are higher among Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native populations. Social determinants of health such as education and income of the teen’s family, may contribute to higher teen birth rates. Community level efforts that address social and economic factors associated with teen pregnancy can play a critical role in addressing racial, ethnic, and geographical disparities in teen births (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics).
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
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Data Source
- Mississippi State Department of Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Family Planning, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Outcomes, Teens, Women