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Story summary
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 2025 teen birth rates fell to 11.7 per 1,000 females aged 15–19.
- The drop reflects a 35-year trend linked to increased contraception and lower teen activity.
- The overall birth rate declined by 1% in 2025.
- Experts say continued support for young parents is needed because societal and systemic factors affect opportunities.
- Final data on births will be published in August 2026.
