They analyzed the rate of premature mortality from 12 years of age onward in association with the number of teen pregnancies. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included the age and nature of the teen pregnancy (ie, birth, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy contrasted with induced abortion), as well as the cause of death. Those who had a teen pregnancy before 16 years of age had the highest incidence rate of premature death. Among those with a teen pregnancy, noninjury-related premature mortality was more common than either unintentional or intentional deaths from injury. Dr. Joel Ray from the University of Toronto said: “This cohort study suggests that teen pregnancy may be a readily identifiable marker for subsequent risk of premature mortality in early adulthood.

Source: Irish Independent March 14, 2024 22:01 UTC