57.2 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 17 in 1998 (46.6 in England)44.1 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 17 in 2004 (41.5 in England)10.1% of live births weighed less than 2,500 grams in 2002 (7.7 per centin England)9.2 infant deaths under one week per 1,000 women in 2002 (5.2 inEngland)
The conception rate for teenagers in Bradford has dropped by 22.9 percent since the teenage pregnancy strategy was launched. Initiativesinclude the Lad's Room, set up by three male health visitors in1998.
Located in the city centre, it provides information and advice to youngmen and has been credited as helping to change attitudes in thearea.
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