Teenage Pregnancy Pros And Cons

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There are 55 million Hispanic in the United States as of July 1, 2014, making people of Hispanic origin the nation 's largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17 percent of the nation 's total population, not only that but, the United State has the highest percentage of teen pregnancy birth rates ages 15- 19 than any other country in the world. The US is home to many people of ethnicity/race, then any other part of the world, but among all those people, one particular group has the high birth rate, Hispanics. Why is that? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the most recent figures for teenage pregnancies, which historically have been higher among Hispanics. The report says that one in four teen births …show more content…
These services will include formal services that are acquired by government assistance such as medical, Planned Parenthood, and social security. This essay will also include informal services meaning services provided by family, friends, and relatives. Each service has its own pro and cons, but in the end which service and better and …show more content…
Hispanics teens are brought up by their parents and are usually of low class status, these benefits made by the government were founded on the idea of helping low income families, the less money they make the more eligible they are. For many women, the extra expenses of prenatal care and preparing for the new baby are overwhelming. You and your baby deserve to be healthy and have consistent care. Financial, medical and other programs are available for you and your baby. The government has many programs and services that have been created especially for pregnancy. Your children may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. Your state and every state in the nation has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens. For little or no cost, this insurance pays for doctor visits, prescription medicines, hospitalizations, and much more. Children that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if you are working. The states have different eligibility rules, but in most states, uninsured children 18 years old and younger, whose families earn up to $34,100 a year (for a family of four) are

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