The decline in the teen birth rate in the United States since 1973 is attributed both to the fact that teens are waiting longer to have sex and
a. declining poverty rates.
b. more frequent use of contraceptives.
c. fear of HIV.
d. improvements in access to higher education for low income teens.
Answer: b. more frequent use of contraceptives.
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