A Study on Unwed Mothers residing in the Licensed Homes in Kerala
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The age of menarche among Indian girls, which is reported to be declining, ranges from 11.5–14.5 years, with the current average age being 13.5 years. This has resulted in earlier onset of puberty and secondary sex characteristics, and increased reproductive exposure. (Bhatia,1993) With sexual maturation taking place earlier and the age of marriage delayed, the period of non-marital fecundity, is increased, exposing more people to more years at risk of an unwanted, premarital pregnancy.(Cutright,1975)
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