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By Las Vegas Now Staff • September 9th, 2009 • 10:19 am

Nevada Worst for Teen Pregnancy

Nevada has the highest percentage of teenage pregnancies compared to any other state in the country.

The non-profit agencies that counsel teenagers say the lack of education and the economy are to blame for the increase. A national study shows that 113 teens for every 1,000 in the state are pregnant.

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