One in seven South African moms are teens

Every day, nearly 365 teenage girls give birth in South Africa. Of these, 10 are younger than 15. These statistics come from the 2022/2023 District Health Barometer, which provides an overview of public health services in the country. Teen pregnancy rates are a key measure of a country’s healthcare system. Although global rates have fallen, South Africa still sees about…

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