Teen Pregnancy in Los Angeles
Provide a reasonable description, with sufficient detail, of how this health concern is linked to a health inequality for the population of interest
In the case of Los Angles, California the teen pregnancy rate is the highest in comparison with the rest of the state. However, in a study that was conducted by Biggs (2011), she determined that the largest group (who have the most teen pregnancy rates inside LA County) are Latinos. The below table is illustrating the Hispanic teen pregnancy rates in contrast with economic and social factors. ("Los Angeles Teen Birth Rate," 2010)
Latino Teen Pregnancy Rates in Contrast to Economic and Social Factors
Percentage
Proficient in English
Less than a High School Education
High School Diploma
Vocational School
.1%
Unmarried
Married
("Los Angeles Teen Birth Rate," 2010)
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