Category: unmarried mothers
STATE VITALS: NEW HAMPSHIRE
The state of New Hampshire scores lower than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and low birthweight. The state also has the lowest teen birth rate in the country. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the granite state has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates Read More >
Posted on bySTATE VITALS: MISSOURI
The state of Missouri scores lower than the nation overall in percent in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean delivery rate and preterm birth rate. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, Missouri has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates for the following causes: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory Read More >
Posted on byRecent Declines in Nonmarital Childbearing in the United States
There were sharp increases in nonmarital childbearing from 2002 to 2007, following the steady increases beginning in the 1980s. The upward trends have mainly reversed since 2007–2008. In addition, the nature of nonmarital childbearing may be changing as cohabiting unions have increased over the last few decades in the United States along with pregnancies within Read More >
Posted on bySTATE VITALS: IDAHO
In the U.S., Idaho ranks 48th in the percentage of births to unmarried mothers (27.4%) and 47th in cesarean delivery rates (24.9). The state’s teen birth rate is lower than the overall U.S. rate (28.3 vs. 29.4). Idaho’s low birthweight rate ranks 44th in the country. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the Read More >
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