Local Conception Rates Statistical Data

Number of Conceptions to under 18's in Lancashire
  • The teenage conception rate in Lancashire rose by 1.3 in 2008  to reach its highest level since 2000.
  • The national teenage conception rate fell by 1.3 in 2008 and the regional rate by 1.4
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Lancashire - Under 18 Conception Rate
  • The teenage conception rate in Lancashire rose by 1.3 in 2008  to reach its highest level since 2000.
  • The national teenage conception rate fell by 1.3 in 2008 and the regional rate by 1.4
  • Whilst Lancashire's rate is still below the regional rate it is now closer to the regional rate than the national rate for the first time
  • The number of teenage conceptions in Lancashire in 2008 (1,013) was the highest number since 1998.
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% of Lancashire under 18 conceptions leading to abortion
  • The proportion of teenage conceptions in Lancashire leading to abortion dipped by 1% in 2008 and continues to run close to and slightly below national and regional averages
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Under 18 conception rate for Lancashire Districts (2006 - 08)
  • Burnley, Hyndburn and Preston all have rates well above county and national average rates although Burnley and Hyndburn have shown considerable improvement since 1998/2000.
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% change in under 18 conception rates for Lancashire Districts (1998/00 - 2006/08)
  • Burnley, Hyndburn and Preston all have rates well above county and national average rates although Burnley and Hyndburn have shown considerable improvement since 1998/2000.
  • Chorley, Preston, Ribble Valley and South Ribble have all seen their rates increase since 1998/2000.
  • Pendle, Rossendale and Wyre have achieved the biggest improvements in their teenage conception rates.
  • Preston and Lancaster reported the highest number of conceptions in 2008 and Fylde and Ribble Valley the lowest.
  • Ribble Valley and South Ribble have seen the greatest percentage increa
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% of under 18 conceptions leading to abortion in Lancashire Districts (2006 - 08)
  • Burnley, Hyndburn and Preston all have rates well above county and national average rates although Burnley and Hyndburn have shown considerable improvement since 1998/2000.
  • Chorley, Preston, Ribble Valley and South Ribble have all seen their rates increase since 1998/2000.
  • Pendle, Rossendale and Wyre have achieved the biggest improvements in their teenage conception rates.
  • Preston and Lancaster reported the highest number of conceptions in 2008 and Fylde and Ribble Valley the lowest.
  • Ribble Valley and South Ribble have seen the greatest percentage increa
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