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Red Alert over Teen Pregnancy

Posted on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:20PM by Registered CommenterYPSH ADMIN | CommentsPost a Comment

Feb 7 2008 by Gary Marsh, Cynon Valley Leader

CYNON Valley has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Wales, it has been revealed.

The news comes as figures also show that Wales as a whole has the highest rate in the UK.

Valleys MP Chris Bryant says tackling teenage pregnancy is one of the biggest challenges facing the valleys.

He says action is needed if Britain is to lose its unwelcome title of having the highest rate in Europe.

“Sex education in schools has to be mandatory,” said Mr Bryant.

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