Texas Sees First Increase in Teen Pregnancy Rate in 15 Years After Abortion Ban, Particularly Among Hispanic Teens

Benzinga 2024-01-25

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The teen pregnancy rate in Texas increased for the first time in 15 years in 2022, with Hispanic teens showing disproportionately high rates following a six-week abortion ban. Latinas had the most significant rise in births and pregnancy rates across all age groups, with a 5.1% increase in pregnancy rates and 84% of the additional 16,147 babies born in 2022 being delivered by Latinas. The ban on abortion after six weeks has disproportionately affected low-income and Latino communities, highlighting the need for policymakers to consider the impacts of their decisions.

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