Arkansas Teen Birth Rate Remains High

KUAF

Published August 17, 2016 at 12:58 PM CDT

Despite declines across the U.S., Arkansas still has one of the highest teen birth rates in the country. Some researchers say comprehensive sex education may be one way to improve the state's ranking.

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