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What states have highest teen pregnancy birth rates? Kentucky on US News & World Report list

What states have highest teen pregnancy birth rates? Kentucky on US News & World Report list
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Report: Kentucky ranks 4th in teenage pregnancy birth rate in the U.S.  Courier Journal

What states have highest teen pregnancy birth rates? Kentucky on US News & World Report listTeen Birth Rates in the U.S.

Teen Birth Rates in the U.S.

Teen birth rates may be declining in the U.S., but not all states are created equal and there are still some pretty big gaps around the country.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality

Teenage birth rates have continued to decline over the last few decades, and 2022’s statistics are no different, as U.S. World & News Report and the Center for Disease Control showed April 4 with a drop of 2% year-over-year from 2021.

The teen birth rate has fallen to a new low each year since 2009, according to the release. The CDC says less sexual activity among teenagers and more consistent use of birth control among sexually active teens are potentially the reason teen pregnancy has declined by 67% since 2007 and 78% since 1991.

States with Declining Teen Birth Rates

  • Florida – 3%
  • Oklahoma – 12%

However, 37 states and the District of Columbia remained virtually unchanged for the year.

Highest Teen Birth Rates in US by State

  1. Mississippi – 26.4
  2. Arkansas – 24.6
  3. Louisiana – 23.7
  4. Kentucky – 21.8
  5. Oklahoma – 21.2
  6. Tennessee – 21
  7. Alabama – 20.9
  8. Texas – 20.4
  9. West Virginia – 19.8
  10. New Mexico – 19.7

Kentucky’s Healthiest Communities by County

On a scale of 100, each Kentucky county was graded for a variety of categories to see which counties were the healthiest for the topic. The best and worst rated counties are listed below with their rating.

Kentucky Population Health

Kentucky Equity

Kentucky Education

  • Best: Oldham County, 77
  • Worst: Lee County, 13

Kentucky Economy

Kentucky Housing

Kentucky Food & Nutrition

Kentucky Environment

Kentucky Public Safety

Kentucky Community Vitality

Kentucky Infrastructure

Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

## SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

### 1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) connected to the issues highlighted in the article are:
– SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
– SDG 4: Quality Education
– SDG 5: Gender Equality

### 2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Specific targets under the identified SDGs are:
– SDG 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.
– SDG 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
– SDG 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action.

### 3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

Indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets include:
– Teen birth rates per 1,000 in different states.
– Percentage change in teen birth rates year-over-year.
– Access to sexual education and family planning services.
– Consistent use of birth control among sexually active teens.

### 4. Table Presentation

| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|——|———|————|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | SDG 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services | Teen birth rates per 1,000 in different states |
| | | Percentage change in teen birth rates year-over-year |
| | | Access to sexual education and family planning services |
| | | Consistent use of birth control among sexually active teens |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | SDG 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development | – |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 5.6: Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights | – |

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