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Teen pregnancy awareness urged in Iowa communities
A guest column discusses teen pregnancy as a costly, complex issue affecting taxpayers and youths across Linn County. It cites a 2001 total of 357 births to teens and outlines five main influences driving teen sexual activity, plus steps for adults to intervene and prevent pregnancies. Karla Pisarik of Young Parents Network leads prevention efforts reaching over 8,000 youths in fiscal year 2003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Cedar
Iowa
Johnson, Jones and Linn
Linn County
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition
APPC
Young Parents Network