The figures set out here provide an overview of the challenges facing services for children and young people - they include rising obesity, a small decline in teenage pregnancies and the need to improve child protection.
Long-standing illness
7% of children have a long-standing illness that limits their activity
NHS budget
£3.2bn (Reported total budget for children's services 2007/08)
NHS employment
The NHS in England employs:
More than 7,000 specialist paediatric doctors (excluding trainees)
More than 17,000 registered children's nurses
More than 12,000 staff are employed in managing or delivering specialist mental health services
Prescriptions
5% of all items of prescription medication dispensed in the community to children aged 16 and under
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