1) Teen pregnancy rates in the US between 2000-2004 were around 99.8% for girls aged 15-19. 2) Support and acceptance for pregnant teens is often lacking, making the situation difficult. Rates of births and pregnancies among 15-19 year olds in Philadelphia decreased slightly from 2000-2002. 3) While some schools in Philadelphia have condom access programs and health centers with information, access is limited and pregnancy can negatively impact education. Overall, teen pregnancy remains an issue and teens should be informed to reduce risks.

1. Positive?
Sadia Akhtar

2. It’s only 99.8 thousand
From 2000 to 2004 99.8% of teen girls age 15 to 19 got pregnant.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32089371@N05/3110024608/in/photostream/

3. Pregnant Teens are
everywhere

4. Many Teens in Philly = Many
Pregnancies

5. Society
Teen moms are faced with much criticism and are
often looked down upon by society.

6. Positive or Negative?
http://flickr.com/photos/ansimation/2256250568/

7. Support?
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2008/news/080915/sarah_palin320.jpg

8. No Support! No
Acceptation!
Lack of Support + No Acceptation =
Hardships for pregnant teens.

9. 2000 to 2002 ...Did the rates
change?
Pregnancy
Births Female Populations
Year and age of
Birthrate Rate
(thousands)
Woman (15 -19)
2000 47.7 83.6 468,990 9,826
2001 45.3 79.5 445,944 9,844
2002 43.0 75.4 425,493 9,905

10. What Has Changed?
Are Teens in Philly getting better
or not...???

11. Any Teen can be the Next One!
quot;A lot of people have labored under the
misperception that teen pregnancy is 'those
girls' problem or it happens in 'that community,'
quot;
Albert said,deputy director of the National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

12. School...
“I was 15 and in the ninth grade when I got
pregnant for the first time. I left Bartram High
because another student assaulted me on
school grounds while I was pregnant, and I didn’t
feel safe anymore. I stayed out of school for a
year and the whole time I was depressed. I
messed up my education by dropping out of
school.”.
http://www.thenotebook.org/editions/2005/fall/pregnant.htm

13. Philadelphia?
The high schools in the city of Philadelphia have a condom
access program.

14. Learning About Sex
There are only 13 high schools in Philadelphia that have
Health Resource Centers where teens can find information.

15. P.P.=

16. Location

17. The U.S.
=
+

18. Your Always at Risk!

19. Be Informed!

20. quot;Teens are getting the message that teen
pregnancy is a one-way ticket, not just to a dream
deferred, but to the ending of a dreamquot;
-Anonymous