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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.

green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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Teen Birth Rate: 15-19

Measurement Period: 2019-2021
This indicator shows the birth rate in live births per 1,000 females aged 15-19 years.

Why is this important?

Teen birth can impact health outcomes of both the pregnant person and the infant. Infants born to pregnant teens are more likely to be premature, have low birth weight, and are at higher risk for death. Having a baby can also negatively impact the pregnant teen’s health and their educational and job opportunities. Evidence shows that a variety of outreach and educational programs can help reduce unintended teen pregnancies (Healthy People 2030). 

Considerations for Equitable Approaches: While the teen birth rate in the United States has declined in recent years, it is still substantially higher than in other western industrialized nations. Within the U.S., there are disparities by race, ethnicity, and geography. Compared to the overall birth rate among pregnant persons aged 15-19, birth rates are higher among Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native populations. Social determinants of health such as education and income of the teen’s family, may contribute to higher teen birth rates. Community level efforts that address social and economic factors associated with teen pregnancy can play a critical role in addressing racial, ethnic, and geographical disparities in teen births (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics). 

Inclusive Language Recommendations: As not all people who are pregnant identify as women, recommendations for more gender-inclusive language include using "pregnant people" and "pregnant patients" or other wording as applicable when referring to general recommendations for pregnancy (National Institutes of Health).
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10.2
live births/ 1,000 females aged 15-19
Source: California Department of Public Health
Measurement period: 2019-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: August 2023
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Technical note: Data compiled by CDPH using the CA Birth Statistical Master File.

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Filed under: Health / Family Planning, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Outcomes, Teens, Women