Ocupation: Author
Life: b. April 9, 1967
Birthday: April 9
The same comparison holds true within the United States itself: Southern and Midwestern states, characterized by the highest levels of religious literalism, are especially plagued by [high rates of homicide, abortion, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and infant mortality], while the comparatively secular states of the Northeast conform to European standards.
topic: Religious, Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Infant Mortality, Teen Pregnancy