Pregnancy and birthrates declined among teens of all ages and ethnicity in recent years. These decreases are attributed to stabilization of the numbers of teens
1. Becoming sexually active
2. Using complementary alternative methods of birth control
3. Having tighter parental control at home
4. Adjusting to a new moral paradigm in the United States
ANS: 1
These decreases are attributed to stabilization of the numbers of teens becoming sexually active, increased condom use, and increased use of more effective and long-acting hormonal methods of birth control.
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