This document discusses pregnancy rates among adolescents in different countries. It notes that pregnancy during adolescence is a major topic of interest worldwide. Research from the Journal of Adolescent Health found that 95% of pregnancies among 10-19 year olds occur in low and middle income countries. The average birth rate among teens in middle income countries is more than double that of high income countries, and five times higher in low income countries. The proportion of births during adolescence ranges from 2% in China to 18% in Latin America and the Caribbean. Factors that contribute to early sexual activity and adolescent pregnancy are also mentioned.