17 abortions per 1,000 women under 19 in 2001 (24 in England)
40 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 15-17 in 1996-98 (46 in England)
44 conceptions per 1,000 girls aged 15-17 in 1999-2001 (44 in England)
Kevin McKeown, director of public health and partnerships at Wyre Primary Care Trust, said: "The dental health figures for Wyre are disappointing.
The primary care trust is producing a strategy on nutrition and health including dental health issues."
Source: British Dental Association, Flouride the Facts, Wyre Primary Care Trust public health report 2003, www.wyrepct.nhs.uk/publichealth/2003%20PH%20Report.pdf
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