Jo-Mei is 14 years old and pregnant.Compared to a pregnant woman in her 20s,Jo-Mei is more likely to have
A)a baby with Down syndrome.
B)a baby with a propensity for high blood pressure.
C)a baby that dies shortly after birth.
D)difficulty getting pregnant a second time.

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Teenage pregnancies are associated with higher risk of infant mortality, which means babies born to teenage mothers are more likely to die shortly after birth.

Jo-Mei Is 14 Years Old and Pregnant