Teen pregnancies see slight increase in past two years


TEEN pregnancy cases continue to show a slight increase, with over 2,700 cases reported annually over the past two years, says Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

The Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister said that 2,737 teenage pregnancy cases were reported in 2023 and 2,752 cases in 2024, showing an increase of 15 cases (0.5%).

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