Motherhood in childhood : facing the challenge of adolescent pregnancy.

Date:
[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.

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Notes

"Sales No. E.13.III.H.1"--Page 4 of cover.

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.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references.

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  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WS462 2013M91
    		Open shelves

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  • 0897140141
  • 9780897140140