The rates are down for Suffolk for 2006-great news! Teenage conception rate
is 30.8, in numbers 412, a % change rate (1998-2006) of -17.9%. This equates
to a reduction of 2.5% from 2005 to 2006.

A full table with teenage pregnancy rates in each local authority
can be found at: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/health/teenagepregnancy

The Government's 10 year, Teenage Pregnancy Strategy was launched in
1999 and has a linked PSA target to halve the under 18 conception rate by
2010.  The strategy is based on international research evidence on what
works to reduce teenage pregnancy and improve health/education outcomes for
teenage parents and their children. The strategy has five main themes:
Joined up action; National Media Campaign; Support for the parents of
teenagers; Prevention including improving sex and relationships education
and access to contraception; and support for teenage parents.  The strategy
can be found at: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/health/teenagepregnancy