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Study shows large racial disparity in teen pregnancy rates
(2005-10-06)
(wuwm) - A study by the University of Wisconsin and the state health department shows african american teens are up to 5 times more likely to become pregnant than white teenagers. The statistics are alarming according to Dan Garcia and Alison Sergio. They work for Rosalie Manor, a Milwaukee agency that combats teen pregnancy. They spoke with WUWM's Bob Bach. © Copyright 2010, wuwm