Most common reasons

• April 24, 2024

As of puberty, the process of physical changes begins that turns the girl into an adult capable of sexual reproduction. This does not mean, however, that the girl is ready to be a mother. Theteen pregnancy it has become a public health problem in Mexico.

Figures from the National Population Council (CONAPO) reveal that around 40% of unwanted and unplanned pregnancies occur in young people between 15 and 19 years of age, the same period in which there is a greater number of maternal and infant deaths.

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According to the National Health Survey (ENSANUT 2012), more than 60% of young people who had their first sexual relationship before age 19 did not use any type of contraceptive method.

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