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Gaceta médica de México
versão On-line ISSN 2696-1288versão impressa ISSN 0016-3813
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KURI-MORALES, Pablo et al. National panorama of adolescent pregnancy in Mexico: lessons learned in a six-year period. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2020, vol.156, n.2, pp.151-156. Epub 26-Maio-2021. ISSN 2696-1288. https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.20005588.
Globally, adolescent pregnancy constitutes a serious public health problem of a multifactorial nature. Specifically for women, it entails various educational, economic and social implications that affect their life project and widen the social gaps in this age group. Furthermore, adolescent girls are more vulnerable because of the health risk involved with pregnancy at a younger age. According to the World Health Organization, the probability of maternal death is twice as high in adolescents in comparison with women aged between 20 and 30 years, and for those younger than 15 years, the risks are 5 times higher. In general, adolescents are in great need for education on sexual and reproductive health issues, which should be aimed at increasing information and knowledge about correct use and access to modern contraceptive methods, as well as at demystifying fears and beliefs around their possible side effects. Ensuring proper counseling with trained personnel is equally vital. Public institutions have a social responsibility to support efforts aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy, based on relevant lines of action and health policies.
Palavras-chave : Adolescent pregnancy; Sexual health; Public health policies; Mexico.