pregnancy in california

Approximately 1 million teens become pregnant each year in the U.S. This results in approximately 520,000 births, 405,000 abortions and 80,000 miscarriages. More than 10% of this total is in the State of Ca, and 10% of the California total is in Orange County

• California has the 2nd highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation. 125 pregnancies per 1000 women aged 15-19 occurred in 1997. The national rate in 97% per 1000 women

• Over 40% of adolescents will become pregnant before reaching age 20. By age 18, 24% will have a pregnancy.

• Of the total number of teen pregnancies, approximately half occur with 18 & 19 year olds.

• Five to seven billion in state an...