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Percentage
change in under-18 abortions by geographical area from 2002 to
2003
| Geographical
area |
2002 |
2003 |
%
change |
| Nationwide |
17,449 |
18,122 |
3.9% |
| North
East |
880 |
1023 |
14% |
|
North West |
2,361 |
2,410 |
2.1% |
| Yorkshire
and Humberside |
1,683 |
1,702 |
1.1% |
| East
Midlands |
1,209 |
2,269 |
5% |
| West
Midlands |
1,886 |
1,999 |
6% |
| Eastern |
1,461 |
1,516 |
3.8% |
| London |
3,495 |
3,587 |
2.6% |
| South
East |
2,220 |
2,269 |
2.2% |
| South
West |
1,342 |
1,389 |
3.5% |
| Wales |
906 |
958 |
5.7% |
Sources:
2003 statistics: http://www.publications.doh.gov.uk/public/sb0414.htm
2002 statistics: http://www.publications.doh.gov.uk/public/sb0323.htm
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