Oklahoma has the 5th highest teen birth rate in the nation
“While teen birth numbers and rates have been decreasing in Oklahoma over the years, we still lag behind other states and have one of the highest teen birth rates in the nation. Adolescents and young adults have the highest rates of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Teen pregnancy and STIs are preventable. Investing in their prevention will pay high dividends for our state’s young people, our future workforce and our state’s economic prosperity.” – Healthy Teens Oklahoma
2022 Fast Facts:
5th
Oklahoma has the 5th highest birth rate in the nation for teens, ages 15-19
67%
Tulsa County teen birth rates decreased 67% from 2009 to 2022
18.9
Tulsa’s teen birth rate (18.9) remains higher than the national average (13.6)
21.2
Oklahoma’s teen birth rate (21.2) remains higher than the national average (13.6)
Our hope is you can use data and resources to advance this cause in your own way.
Download Our 5 Teen Birth Facts You Need To Know Handout
- Teen Birth Rate Data by County and State
- National Teen Birth Rate Data
- Oklahoma Teen Birth Report
- Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Health Dashboards
- Public Savings Fact Sheet
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