Motherhood in childhood : facing the challenge of adolescent pregnancy.
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- [2013]
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Description
Every day in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a healthy and safe transition into adulthood.
Publication/Creation
New York, N. Y. : United Nations, [2013]
Physical description
xii,116 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Contributors
Notes
"Sales No. E.13.III.H.1"--Page 4 of cover.
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
1. A global challenge -- 2. The impact on girls' health, education and productivity -- 3. Pressures from many directions -- 4. Taking action -- 5. Charting a way forward.
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Where to find it
Location Status Medical CollectionWS462 2013M91Open shelves
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ISBN
- 0897140141
- 9780897140140