Teenage pregnancy: huge progress ... but more to do

摘要

In February 2014 data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) (2014) showed the under-18 conception rate in England has fallen to an all-time low, with a reduction of 41% between 1998 and 2012 (see Figure 1). This significant decline is the result of the previous government's 10-year Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and the concerted effort of local government, health organisations, services and frontline practitioners.