13 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 13 to 15 (8.7 in England and Wales)
8.7% of total births under 2,500g in 2000 (7.9 per cent in England and Wales)
1.8% of total births under 1,500g in 2000 (1.5 per cent in England and Wales)
A spokeswoman from Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale PCT said a number of initiatives were in place in Burnley, supported by Lancashire's Teenage Pregnancy Partnership.
They include a jointly funded teenage health project that works with the youth and community service to deliver sex and relationships education and sexual health services in schools and youth and community settings.
A Burnley Youth Theatre initiative also delivers workshops related to teenage pregnancy issues.
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