Preventing Teen Pregnancy – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director's Blog

Improving the health of Arizonans through family planning services & community programs

By Sheila Sjolander|2023-04-05T16:32:23-07:00April 5th, 2023|Prevention|

Programming for reproductive and sexual health improves the health of women of childbearing age before, during, and after pregnancy. An estimated 2 million unplanned pregnancies are prevented each year due to family planning services obtained through Title X, Medicaid, and other publicly funded programs. The ADHS Family Planning Program offers a statewide, clinic-based approach. Cost-effective [...]

Preventing Teen Pregnancy

By azdhs-admin|2017-02-10T09:51:49-07:00April 27th, 2011|Prevention|

Preventing teen pregnancy could save the United States about $9 Billion per year.Teen mothers face higher rates of preterm birth, and their kids have higher rates of low birth weight, and infant death. Teen mothers are more likely to drop out of high school and remain single parents.They’re more likely to be jailed at some time [...]