Study Links Teen Pregnancy to Increased Risk of Premature Death

A comprehensive study in Canada reveals that women who experienced teen pregnancies face a higher likelihood of dying before age 31.

Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die in early adulthood than those who did not have teen pregnancies, with the risk increasing for those pregnant before age 16.
The study analyzed over 2 million female teenagers in Ontario, Canada, from 1991 to 2021, finding a higher risk of premature death among those who had been pregnant.
Teen pregnancy is associated with dropping out of school, poverty, and serious medical complications, further complicating the lives of young mothers.
The risk of premature death was notably higher for women who had multiple pregnancies during their teenage years.
The study suggests that teen pregnancy may be a marker of adverse life experiences and stresses the importance of support, education, and access to contraception for adolescents.