Teenage pregnancy ‘10 times more likely’ among girls from disadvantaged backgrounds

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA study has found that teenage girls from disadvantaged backgrounds in England are significantly more likely to give birth before the age of 20. Academically high-achieving girls from low-income households were 10 times more likely to report a pregnancy compared to their equally academic, wealthier peers. The highest pregnancy rates were observed among low-achieving girls from poorer backgrounds, with a 12.9 per cent chance by age 20. Authored by Professor John Jerrim of University College London, the study advocates for a joined-up approach across education, social care, and health services. The research also revealed that high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds were twice as likely to be hospitalised for mental health and behavioural reasons. In fullTeen pregnancy 10 times more likely in low-income households, study findsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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