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State of World Population 2013 - Motherhood in Childhood: Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy

State of World Population 2013 - Motherhood in Childhood: Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy

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132

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Richard Kollodge

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State of World Population 2013 - Motherhood in Childhood: Facing the Challenge of Adolescent Pregnancy

Publication date

01 January 2013

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Every day in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a healthy and safe transition into adulthood?  

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