One in seven South African moms are teens

Original Article by Anna-Maria van Niekerk & Linda Pretorius | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 17 September 2024

One in 7 moms in SA are teens, with 365 births daily. Poor access to contraception and education fuels this, creating cycles of poverty.

One in 7 moms in SA are teens, with 365 births daily. Poor access to contraception and education fuels this, creating cycles of poverty.

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