
Opinion|Videos|March 11, 2025
Understanding the Rates of Unplanned Pregnancy in the United States
Author(s)Lisa Bayer, MD, MPH
Panelists discuss how nearly 46% of pregnancies in the US are unplanned. Although this rate has declined, the US still has one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies in the world, particularly affecting minority and disadvantaged communities.
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- Nearly 46% of pregnancies are unplanned.
- This rate has declined, but the US has one of the highest rates in the world—worse for those from minority/disadvantaged communities.
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