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Complete Indicator Report of Adolescent BirthsDefinitionThe adolescent birth rate is reported as the number of live births per 1,000 adolescent females.NumeratorThe number of live births to adolescent mothers (multiplied by 1,000).DenominatorThe number of adolescent females in the population.Data Interpretation IssuesThe adolescent birth rate does not include abortions or miscarriages, and is an underestimate of the adolescent pregnancy rate.Why Is This Important?Research indicates that bearing a child during adolescence is associated with long-term difficulties for the mother, her child, and society. These consequences are often attributable to poverty and other adverse socioeconomic circumstances that frequently accompany early childbearing.Compared to babies born to older mothers, babies born to adolescent mothers, particularly young adolescent mothers, are at higher risk of low birthweight and infant mortality. These babies are more likely to grow up in homes that offer lower levels of emotional support and cognitive stimulation, and they are less likely to earn a high school diploma. For the mothers, giving birth during adolescence is associated with limited educational attainment, which in turn can reduce future employment prospects and earning potential. Other ObjectivesUtah's 42 Community Health IndicatorsSimilar to HP2020 Objective FP-8: Reduce PREGNANCY rates among adolescent females. How Are We Doing?The teen birth rates per 1,000 females aged 15-19 in Utah, for the past five years were:2007: 35.3 2008: 34.6 2009: 30.8 2010: 27.8 2011: 23.1 A high proportion, 76.2% of Utah females aged 15-17 and 71.0% of Utah females aged 18-19 reported their pregnancy as unintended in the 2010 Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring Survey (PRAMS). How Do We Compare With U.S.?Utah's adolescent birth rate has been lower than the United States' overall rate over the past decade, but is higher than several other states. Utah and U.S. adolescent birth rates per 1,000 females age 15-19 for the past five years were:2007-Utah 35.3/U.S. 41.5 2008-Utah 34.6/U.S. 40.2 2009-Utah 30.8/U.S. 37.9 2010-Utah 27.8/U.S. 34.2 2011-Utah 23.1/U.S. 31.3* *Preliminary data What Is Being Done?The Utah Department of Health Maternal and Infant Health Program (MIHP) continues to work on improving the health of Utah adolescents. MIHP oversees the Utah Adolescent Health Network, a group of diverse stakeholders of adolescent health from government, academic, non-profit, and community organizations. Quarterly network meetings serve as a venue for overall adolescent health professional development training. Meetings include a presentation or training by an expert in a general adolescent health topic, presentation discussion, and member networking and project sharing. In 2010, the network completed and released a state report: Utah Adolescent Reproductive Health Report. This report provides a snapshot of reproductive health issues pertaining to Utah adolescents. This report is available electronically on the following website: http://health.utah.gov/mihp/pdf/2010_Adolescent_Health_Update.pdf.Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: The Utah Department of Health receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for two programs addressing teen pregnancy prevention in Utah. The first program is for Abstinence Education Programs targeting Utah youth ages 10-16 with a specific focus on youth in the Utah Juvenile Justice System, youth of Hispanic origin and/or non-White race, and youth residing in areas with adolescent birth rates higher than Utah's state rate. Total annual funding awarded to Utah is $410,089. Through a competitive bid process, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) sub-contracted these federal funds to several community organizations. The second program is for Personal Responsibility Education Programs (PREP). Funds must be used for a program designed to educate adolescents on both abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and three adulthood preparation subjects (healthy relationships, education and career success, and healthy life skills). Total annual funding awarded to Utah is $544,497. Through a competitive bid process, the Utah Department of Health sub-contracted these funds to several community organizations. The target population is Utah youth ages 14-19 with a specific focus on youth in the Utah Juvenile Justice System, youth of Hispanic origin and/or non-White race, current teen moms, and youth residing in areas with adolescent birth rates higher than Utah's state rate. For more information or questions regarding the two programs mentioned above, contact 801-538-9317, or jmcgrath@utah.gov. Available ServicesPlan Your Health: Live Your Life Booklets:This resource promotes the concept of lifetime health among adolescents. It also focuses on the importance of making a life plan and deciding whether that plan includes becoming a parent someday or not. Furthermore, this tool outlines many variables and behaviors that increase the likelihood of having healthy pregnancy outcomes in the future. Whether or not a pregnancy occurs in the future, adolescents need to be aware that how they treat their body now, can directly affect birth outcomes down the road. The information provided in this tool empowers adolescents with the knowledge they need to make wise decisions about their health, life goals and reproductive future. Limited copies of this resource are available free of charge to Utah residents and organizations. To request copies, please call 801-538-9317, or send e-mail to jmcgrath@utah.gov. The booklet is available in English and Spanish and can be viewed in English at the following site: http://health.utah.gov/mihp/pdf/Teen_RLP_082709.pdf. Related IndicatorsRelated Relevant Population Characteristics Indicator Reports:Related Health Care System Factors Indicator Reports:Risk FactorsExperiencing birth during adolescence can increase a teen's risk of acquiring a sexually-transmitted infection as well as seriously hinder future financial stability due to limited educational attainment.Related Risk Factors Indicator Reports:
Related Health Status Outcomes Indicator Reports:Graphical Data ViewsBirth Rate for Females Aged 15-19 by Race, Utah, 2011
Record Count: 7
Data NotesU.S. data is preliminary for 2011.Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah (2010 Census), U.S. Bureau of the Census.Birth Rate for Females Aged 15-19 by Ethnicity, Utah, 2011
Record Count: 4
Data NotesU.S. data is preliminary for 2011.Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah (2010 Census), U.S. Bureau of the Census.Birth Rate for Females Aged 15-19 by Local Health District, 2009-2011, Utah 2011, and U.S. 2011
Record Count: 14
Data Notes^2011 Utah birth rate. ^^2011 U.S. preliminary birth rate.Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau.Birth Rate for Females Aged 15-19 by Utah Small Area, 2009-2011
Record Count: 64
Data NotesA description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: http://ibis.health.utah.gov/query/Help.html. ^2011 Utah birth rate. ^^2011 U.S. preliminary birth rate.Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. The population estimates were produced by staff in the Utah Department of Health Center for Health Data. Linear interpolation of U.S. Census Bureau and ESRI ZIP Code data provided annual population estimates for ZIP Code areas by sex and age groups.Adolescent Birth Rate by Age of Mother, Utah and U.S., 1996-2011
Record Count: 62
Data SourcesUtah Birth Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health. Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau. National Vital Statistics System, National Center for Health Statistics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.References and Community ResourcesUtah Department of HealthMaternal and Infant Health Program http://health.utah.gov/mihp/ National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/ Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/ More Resources and LinksEvidence-based community health improvement ideas and interventions may be found at the following sites:
Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these Websites:
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website. For an on-line medical dictionary, click on this Dictionary link.
Page Content Updated On 12/27/2012,
Published on 02/06/2013
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