Which of the following trends concerning birthrate in the United States is accurate?
1. Births to unmarried women are more likely to have less favorable outcomes.
2. Birthrates for women 40 to 44 years of age are beginning to decline.
3. Cigarette smoking among pregnant women continues to increase.
4. The rates of pregnancy and abortion among teens are lower in the United States than any other industrial country.
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1. Correct. Low birth weight and preterm birth are more likely because of the large number of teenagers in the unmarried group.
2. Incorrect. Birthrates for women in their early 40s continue to increase.
3. Incorrect. Fewer pregnant women smoke.
4. Incorrect. Teen pregnancy and abortion rates are higher in the United States than in any other industrial country.
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