For many years, the various risks associated with teen pregnancies have been well-documented.
At the top of the list are high blood pressure, premature births, and babies born weighing less than they should. The healthcare community has furthermore established that pregnant teens may be less likely to receive prenatal attention or other necessary medical care.
In recent times, teen pregnancy rates have actually decreased. This tracks with the greater decline of birth rates happening in multiple countries around the world. However, a new study shows that teenage pregnancies come with even greater risks than previously anticipated.
What every American should know about teen pregnancies
Earlier this week, the JAMA Network Open revealed that pregnant teenage girls have a stronger likelihood of “premature mortality” than older women. This conclusion arrived after reviewing more than two million Canadian teenagers between the ages of 12 and 19.
Out of 10, 000 person-years, teens with one pregnancy incurred a 4.1 risk of early death, while those with two or more pregnancies saw their risk of premature mortality reach 6.1.
