A review of public health data for the 50 states shows that Arkansas has the third highest teen birth rate and teen pregnancy rate. These outcomes impact Arkansas teens in general, and Arkansas women in particular in terms of increasing negative health outcomes, as well as negatively impacting potential education attainment, thus increasing the economic burden on women. The report synthesizes findings from recent health data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and peer-reviewed scientific research to demonstrate the health disparity facing Arkansas teens with regard to the short and long-term health, educational, and economic consequences of teen pregnancy. Based on the synthesized data, recommendations and action steps to improve outcomes for Arkansas teens and women are provided.
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