Teenage Reproductive Health

Maternal mortality is still globally high  and  reducing it is a top priority. Teenage pregnancies have more complications and are also unwanted in many  cases. This contributes to the high maternal mortality with  both  obstetric complications and  burden of unsafe abortion.  Additionally, many teenagers live in areas  with  heavy pollution that  affects  the mother and  the unborn child.   Global public health is a very important issue that aims to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote physical, mental and  social well-being. Teenagers are the future, and  maternal death is a disaster that  should be prevented.  Hence, research should aim  to improve teenage reproductive health and  influence policy makers. There are a variety of topics in this issue, with some conclusions and ways forward as described in different papers in this book.