In recent years
A) the rate of adolescent pregnancy in the United States has increased substantially.
B) the largest increase in adolescent pregnancies has been among girls 14 years of age or younger.
C) adolescents in the United States are waiting longer to become sexually active.
D) many more adolescents are taking a virginity pledge and not becoming sexually active.

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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of adolescent pregnancy in the United States has actually been decreasing in recent years, and there has been a shift towards adolescents waiting longer to become sexually active. The largest decrease in adolescent pregnancies has been among girls aged 15-17, while the rate for girls aged 10-14 has remained relatively stable. The effectiveness of virginity pledges in preventing teenage pregnancy is still up for debate, and it is unclear whether they have had a significant impact on reducing adolescent sexual activity.

In Recent Years