Percentage of women aged 15-19 years who were already mothers or pregnant at the time of the survey

Data Source : NFHS-4 [2015-16]

        Women  (NFHS-4)    National Average

Percentage of women aged 15-19 years who were already mothers or pregnant at the time of the survey

Data Source : NFHS-3 [2005-06]

        Women  (NFHS-3)    National Average

Percentage of women aged 15-19 years who were already mothers or pregnant at the time of the survey

Data Source : NFHS-3 [2005-06] vs NFHS-4 [2015-16]

        Women  (NFHS-3)         Women  (NFHS-4)
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Adolescent Pregnancy

Every year, an estimated 21 million girls aged 15 to 19 years and 2 mill...

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Adolescent Pregnancy: Medical Complications

Complications during pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death for 15 to 19 year-old girls globally...

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Adolescent Pregnancy: Economic and Social Impact

Adolescent pregnancy can also have negative social and economic effects on girls, their families and communities. Unmarr...

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