With reference to cross-cultural comparisons, which of the following statements about adolescent pregnancies in the U.S. is true?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the birth rate for U.S. adolescents (ages 15-19) in 2009 was 39.1 births per 1,000 women, marking a historic low. Therefore, statement A is true.

B) This statement is false. The Netherlands has one of the lowest adolescent pregnancy rates among developed countries, while the U.S. has one of the highest.

C) There is no evidence to support this statement.

D) This statement is false. The U.S. adolescent birth rate has generally been declining since the 1990s, with a slight increase from 2005 to 2007, followed by a steady decline to the historic low in 2009 (as mentioned in statement A).

With Reference to Cross-Cultural Comparisons, Which of the Following Statements