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Cartagena Achieves Historic Reduction in Adolescent Motherhood
Cartagena registers advances in the reduction of adolescent pregnancy, one of the social challenges prioritized by the district administration. According to an analysis by the Center for Territorial Studies (CET) of the District Planning Secretariat, based on recent DANE figures in its Vital Statistics 2025 Births and Deaths report, the city achieved a 48% reduction in adolescent maternity (15 to 19 years) when comparing figures from 2025 with those from 2022.
TL;DR
- Cartagena reduced adolescent maternity (15-19 years) by 48% from 2022 to 2025.
- Births among girls aged 10-14 decreased by 51.7%.
- The specific fertility rate for adolescents (15-19) dropped from 61.4 to 33.1 per 1,000 women, exceeding the set goal.
- The primary childbearing age group has shifted to women aged 25-29.
- The reduction is attributed to an integral intervention led by the District, involving inter-institutional work and educational campaigns.
- Key entities involved include the District Health Department (Dadis), Planning Secretariat, and other social organizations.