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Teen birthrates hit another record low as progress starts to slow

The teen birthrate in the US reached a record low in 2022, decreasing by 3% compared to previous years. Experts suggest that this smaller decline indicates the nation may be plateauing after years of progress. Access to contraception and comprehensive sex education have significantly decreased teen births. The decline in unplanned pregnancies is seen as a positive development, indicating that people are having babies by choice.