Problems of teenage pregnancies

Parallel to its economic revolution, China is undergoing changes in sexual concepts, particularly among the youth. One of its main manifestations is the increase in the number of teenage pregnancies in the country.

The social mechanisms put in place during this change in sexual behavior will determine whether young people will be able to overcome serious problems that are having far-reaching consequences on their health and quality of life.

Since feudal times, sex has been a taboo subject in China. Even today, despite significant progress in many areas, many Chinese, particularly the older generations refuse to talk about it. Meanwhile, young people differ greatly from their parents in their views of sexual activity and both sexes are becoming sexually mature and active at a younger age.