Which of the Following Is a Factor in the Recent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor in the recent decrease in teenage pregnancies in the United States?

• A)reduced socioeconomic disparities among minority groups
• B)decrease in the age of marriage
• C)the growing popularity of virginity pledges
• D)the increased use of condoms and other forms of contraception

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