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Update report on teen pregnancy prevention
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Provides a summary of statistics, context, and effective strategies related to the prevention of teen pregnancy. Includes examples of successful and promising initiatives. Developed in partnership with the Sex Information
and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN). Link requires
PDF reader.
- Source: Best Start
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Teenage pregnancy
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Describes teen pregnancy rates in Canada including most recent available statistics on pregnancy outcomes (ie. live birth, abortion, or miscarriage) by age and province.
- Source: Statistics Canada
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Youth, sex and pregnancy
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Presents facts and statistics from several sources on pregnancy and sexual health issues among youth. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Sexuality Education Resource Centre Manitoba (SERC)
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Second or subsequent births to teenagers
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Presents statistical data on females aged 15 to 19 delivering their second or subsequent child. Analyses the following variables: differences in geographical locations across the country, neighbourhood income and prevalence of low birthweight. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Statistics Canada
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Sex facts in Canada 2006
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Presents information about sexuality among Canadians including: sexual activity, most popular contraception used, pregnancy rates, and information about common STIs and infection rates.
- Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
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Teen sex information program
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Describes how to access anonymous and confidential sexual health information services for teens aged 13 to 16 through a peer-based phone line, a sexual health web site, e-mail, and MSN messaging services.
- Source: Planned Parenthood of Toronto (PPT)
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Pregnant teens and teenage mothers: a statistical portrait
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Presents data on pregnancy and birth rates for young women under 20 years of age in Quebec. Examines risks to the health of teenage mothers and their children, and the impact on education and socioeconomic status. Compares the situation in Quebec to the rest of Canada and other countries. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Minister of Education
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Advocates for Youth
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Creates programs and advocates for policies to help youth make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Offers info and training to youth serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists and media.
- Source: Advocates for Youth
- From: International resource
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KidsHealth
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Focuses on health info about children from conception through adolescence. Presents information in separate areas for kids, teens, and parents each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone.
- Source: KidsHealth
- From: International resource
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Parenting: rights and responsibilities of young parents
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Helps young parents in New Brunswick understand their rights and responsibilities when facing pregnancy and parenthood. Includes information on parental leaves and benefits, social assistance, adoption, healthy relationships, child support, and custody and access issues for separated parents. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB)
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