Fewer babies born to teenage mums in Singapore over past decade

Last year, 256 babies were born to women aged 19 and younger, 8.6 per cent fewer than the 280 in 2019. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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SINGAPORE - Fewer women are becoming mothers in their teens, according to the latest statistics.

Last year, 256 babies were born to women aged 19 and younger, 8.6 per cent fewer than the 280 in 2019.

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