- 57.4 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 17 in 2002 (42.6 in England)
- 8.3 infant deaths per 1,000 live births 1999 to 2001 (5.6 in England & Wales)
- 9.2% of babies weighing less than 2,500 grams at birth in 2001 (7.9 per cent in England & Wales)
Dr Pui-Ling Li, director of public heath in Waltham Forest, said: "We are concerned about low birthweight and the high level of premature deaths in infants, and are currently investigating the likely causes. Waltham Forest PCT is already promoting and developing healthy living programmes. There is also a lot of joint work with the council and local voluntary and community groups including Sure Start."
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