- 39.8 pregnancies per 1,000 girls aged 15-17 in 2002, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (42.6 in England)
- 92% of children aged under one had whooping cough vaccinations in 2002/03 (91 per cent in England)
- 80% of children under two had MMR vaccinations in 2002/03 (82 per cent in England)
James Bolt, public health specialist at the local trust, said: "Demand for early termination services has increased year on year and more activity is needed. Local funding will help to improve things." Projects include five sexual health clinics for young people in the last four years. All link to outreach workers delivering health education to young people.
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