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November 16, 2009

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U.S. has highest rate of teen pregnancy among developed nations

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000 | 4:42 a.m.

In the "Children of Children" exhibition, photographer Michael Nye has collected the portraits and stories of 50 people whose lives were affected by teen-age pregnancies.

The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate among developed nations. Nevada has the fourth-highest rate in the United States.

In 1997, the statewide rate was 107.5 pregnancies per thousand girls ages 15 to 19.

Other facts:

Source: Nevada State Health Division, National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, The Urban Institute

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