Teen Birth Rates Fall Nearly 50 Percent Among Hispanic and Black Teens, Dropping National Teen Birth Rate to an All-time Low

But important gaps remain for many communities

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2016.  Births among Hispanic and black teens have dropped by almost half since 2006, according to a new analysis published by CDC. This mirrors a substantial national decline: births to all American teenagers have dropped more than 40 percent within the past decade. Despite this progress, key challenges persist for many communities, according to the report.

While dramatic declines among Hispanic and black teens (51…