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The teen birth rate of 34.3 births per 1,000 females reflect a 44 percent decline from 1990. The increased use of contraceptives may be a contributing factor to the decline of teen births. Teen pregnancy can best be prevented by delaying the initiation of sexual activity. MMWR 03-May-2012    (retrieved May, 2012). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.