Early adolescent childbearing in Colombia: time-trends and consequences
Cad. Saúde Pública (Online); 35 (2), 2019
Teenage childbearing has been increasing, especially among girls aged 10 to 14 years, slowing the improvements in public health and propelling social marginalization. The objective of this article is to study adolescent pregnancy in Colombia and suggest possible policy interventions. The study comprises ...
Población Negra, Tasa de Natalidad/etnología, Tasa de Natalidad/tendencias, Colombia/epidemiología, Indígenas Sudamericanos, Mortalidad Infantil/tendencias, Embarazo en Adolescencia/etnología, Embarazo en Adolescencia/estadística & datos numéricos, Factores de Riesgo, Conducta Sexual, Factores Socioeconómicos