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Geographic Distinction Exists within Teen Pregnancy Rates in Minnesota

Geographic Distinction Exists within Teen Pregnancy Rates in Minnesota

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Between 1990 and 2014 in Minnesota teen pregnancy has declined 66-percent among 15-to-19 year olds. University of Minnesota study spokeswoman Jill Farris says there are however some geographic disparities


Farris says the state is also seeing higher rates of teen pregnancy among American Indian, black and Hispanic youth.