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Download full textJohnson, Clara L. – 1972
Adolescent pregnancy, especially among low income non-white groups, is becoming a matter of increasing concern. Data indicated that pregnancy in the adolescent, especially under age 16, is associated with high incidences of toxemia, anemia, contracted pelvis, prolonged labor, and a high maternal death rate. It is also the largest single reason why…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Behavior Patterns, Blacks
