Even Though There Is a Decline in the Birth Rate

question 102

Multiple Choice

Even though there is a decline in the birth rate for U.S.teenagers,the rate of teenage pregnancy in the U.S.is ________ compared to other industrialized countries.

• A)2 to 10 times higher
• B)5 to 10 times higher
• C)2 to 3 times lower
• D)3 to 4 times lower

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