Teenage parenthood is recognised as a significant disadvantage in western industrialised nations. It has been found to increase the likelihood of poverty and reinforce inequalities. This book explores the links between welfare state provision and teenage reproductive behaviour across a range of countries with differing welfare regimes.

Anne Daguerre, School of Health and Social Services, University of Middlesex and Corinne Nativel, Department of Geography and Geomatics, University of Glasgow