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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2001

Teen births are down nationwide, according to a review of federal statistics being released today.

The birth rate nationally among teenage girls ages 15 to 19 fell 22 percent over the past decade. The rates varied by state, but all experienced drops.

The data does not break down statistics among American Indian and Alaska Native teenagers.

Get the Study:
Facts at a Glance: Teen Birth Rate (Child Trends 8/3)

Get the Story:
Teen birth rate in Alaska drops by 30 percent (AP 8/3)

Relevant Links:
Child Trends - http://www.childtrends.org