Australia's Children and Teenage Mothers Quiz

What percentage of all live births were to teenage mothers in 2017?

• 10.1%

• 5.5%

• 3.8%

• 2.2%

Between 2006 and 2017, by what percentage did births to teenage mothers decrease?

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

Which of the following is a positive outcome for teenage mothers compared to mothers aged 20-24?

• More likely to have a caesarean section

• Less likely to have diabetes

• Higher risk of socioeconomic disadvantage

• More likely to have gestational diabetes

What is a risk associated with teenage motherhood?

• Greater risk of pre-term birth

• Increased employment opportunities

• Higher education levels

• Improved mental health

Which area had the highest birth rate to teenage mothers in 2017?

• Major cities

• Coastal regions

• Remote and very remote areas

• Suburban areas

Which country had the lowest teenage birth rate according to the OECD report?

• Canada

• Korea

• United States

• Mexico