Adolescent pregnancy and maternal mortality in Latin American countries

Abstract

People experience biological, psychological, and social changes in a relatively short period of time in their lives called adolescence. Among the most significant events that can occur at this stage of life is pregnancy, which is considered by the world organizations as a health problem with various psychological, economic, social, and cultural implications. Another frequent problem with serious con1sequences is sexually transmitted infections, all of which conditions the risk of early mortality or permanent disea2ses of great importance. In the present work, we will basically try to answer the question about the motivations and implications of adolescent pregnancy with the aim of reaching a wider knowledge about the mentioned problem, to increase the possibilities of improving the health and the well-being of the important segment of the population that constitutes adolescents.