Statements and speeches

Déclaration

Journée mondiale de la population 2013 met l'accent sur la grossesse adolescente

calendar_today11 Juillet 2013

<p> <span lang="EN-GB">Complications from pregnancy and child birth are the leading cause of death among the</span> <span lang="EN-GB"> <span lang="EN-GB">16 million girls aged 15-19 who give birth each year,</span> especially in developing countries.</span> <span lang="EN-GB">Adolescent pregnancy is not just a health issue, it is a development issue. To bring these issues to global attention, this year’s World Population Day is focusing on adolescent pregnancy.</span> </p>