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Reproductive health trends in Serbia and North Macedonia
Overview
Recent health data from Serbia and North Macedonia indicates rising concerns regarding adolescent reproductive health and contraceptive use. In Serbia, over 3,500 teenagers aged 15 to 19 gave birth over a two-year period, with 31 cases involving girls under the age of 15. Medical statistics show that pregnancy terminations among the 15–19 demographic increased from 374 in 2023 to 452 in 2024.
Further analysis of Serbian health data reveals that only 40.4% of sexually active women aged 15 to 49 use modern contraceptive methods. Health authorities note that young people face barriers such as low health literacy, social prejudices, and reliance on unverified information from social media, which can create “unfounded fears regarding modern contraceptive methods.” Experts suggest that while biological maturation is occurring earlier, it is not matched by emotional maturity, and insufficient discussion regarding reproductive health often places the burden of preventing unintended pregnancies solely on women.
Entities
Institute of Public Health of Serbia Dr Milan Jovanović Batut · Public Health Institute Subotica · Serbia · North Bačka District
Timeline
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8 days ago
[HEALTH] 4 sourcesSerbia health data reveals low modern contraceptive useHealth reports in Serbia show only 40.4% of sexually active women use modern contraception, with experts citing low health literacy and misinformation as major barriers for young people.
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23 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesTeenage pregnancy rates rise in Serbia and North MacedoniaData shows rising teenage pregnancy and pregnancy termination rates in Serbia, with 31 girls under 15 giving birth in two years. Experts warn of early sexual activity and lack of emotional maturity.
Sources
024info.rs · kurir.rs · ohridsky.com · vreme.mk · zajecaronline.com