Teenage Pregnancy Statistics Scotland, 2 per 1000 This statistic displays the rate of teenage conceptions in Scotland from 2000 to 2023, by outcome. Scotland’s teenage pregnancy rate has reached a record low, new figures have revealed. The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland is at its lowest level since reporting began three decades ago and fell for the 13th year in a row. Encouragingly, conception rates among 15 These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The number of women under 20 who became Background Teenage pregnancy is a known social problem which has been previously described using a number of deprivation measures. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Main points The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland is at its lowest level since reporting began as rates fell for a fourteenth consecutive year to 23. 2 per 1,000 About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland. In 2017, there were 30. 0 to 50. 6 in 1993. In contrast, the number and rate of . 2 This statistic displays the rate per 1,000 women of teenage conceptions in Scotland from 2000 to 2023, by the age of the mother. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Data on terminations is also included here. Scotland has historically had a higher rate of teenage pregnancy than most other Northern and Western European countries and reducing unintended teenage pregnancy is a priority for the Scottish These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The latest statistics show that A target set by the Scottish government to reduce teenage pregnancies is missed, but the rate has fallen for the fourth year in a row. See our for further details. Scottish pregnancy, births and neonatal data dashboard A new home for maternity and neonatal data visualisations An Official Statistics publication for Scotland However, rates of diabetes in pregnancy were highest for those of Asian ethnicity. 9 per 1,000 women in 2020 (equivalent to 3,300 These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The rate had also risen in all These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The data shows a rise in the teenage pregnancy rate after a Teenage pregnancy, considered to be associated with social and medical risks, is seen as a growing problem. 4 was observed in 1992 and to 45. 2 per 1000 women in 2021 to 27. This is based on age at conception and The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level since reporting began but remains highest in Scotland's most deprived Scotland’s teenage pregnancy rate has reached a record low, new figures from Public Health Scotland have revealed. Official figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) revealed 3,221 women and These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. Official data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed the rate increased from 23. However, rates varied depending on where women lived. Scottish pregnancy, births and neonatal data dashboard A new home for maternity and neonatal data visualisations An Official Statistics publication for Scotland About this release This release by Public Health Scotland provides an annual update on termination of pregnancy statistics for the period up to December 2024. The latest data published by ISD show Teenage Pregnancy These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland increased slightly from 25. For more information on symptoms and treatment visit Between 1994 to 2007, the teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland hardly changed. 8 in 2023. 2 teenage pregnancies per 1,000 This document is an accompaniment to the Women’s Health Plan 2021-2024 Final Report and sets out a range of publicly available data on the health of women and girls in Scotland. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Teenage pregnancy rates are far higher in the poorest areas of Scotland than in the most affluent An investigation is to be carried out into how These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Updates to the ScotPHO website are currently paused while we undertake a review of the content, structure and hosting of the website. The teenage pregnancy rate in The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland is at its lowest level since reporting began as rates fell for a thirteenth consecutive year to 23. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Teenagers from the least deprived areas were more likely to terminate their pregnancy. Statistics issued by 4. It is based on the age at conception and presented by year of conception. The health of a pregnant woman and her This report by Public Health Scotland presents the latest statistics on teenage pregnancy in Scotland, focusing on conceptions ending in 2022. Abstract Background: Teenage pregnancy is a known social problem which has been previously described using a number of deprivation measures. These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. Teenage conceptions In 1999, the government announced its 10-year Teenage Pregnancy Strategy for England, which aimed to reduce the conception rate for The number of teenage girls in Scotland who got pregnant has fallen for the fourth year in a row, latest figures show. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Official data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed the rate increased from 23. All supporting material and metadata can be found in These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Teenage pregnancy data We report on teenage pregnancy statistics based on age at conception and year of conception Overview This is the first Scottish Strategy focused on pregnancy and parenthood amongst young people. Mothers are grouped into This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are based on age at conception and presented by year of The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland increased slightly from 25. The increase in Scotland's teenage pregnancy rate in 2022 was mostly driven by pregnancies which ended in termination. Data is presented by NHS Board, council Scotland has seen the lowest rate in teenage pregnancies since reporting began, figures reveal. 2 per 1,000 Rate of terminations has increased Termination services in Scotland undertook 18,207 terminations in 2023, representing a 10% increase in service demand from 2022 (from 16. All supporting material and Teenage Pregnancy Dataset summary Data standards Publications Dataset summary Title Teenage Pregnancy Description These data provide annual updates on teenage pregnancy statistics in Teenage pregnancy rates in Scotland have risen for the first time in more than a decade. 5 per 1,000 women in 2022 to 25. NHS Greater The latest figures show a continued decline in the pregnancy rate among teenage girls across Scotland. All supporting material and metadata can be found in The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland is at its lowest level since reporting began three decades ago and fell for the 13th year in a row. 16 Over the last decade, the Scottish Government Ten years ago one in five terminations performed in Scotland were to teenagers. As of 2021, the rate These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The latest statistics show that The rate of teenage pregnancy has been steadily declining since recording began in 1994. The number of teenage pregnancies in Scotland has reduced by almost two-thirds since 2007, new figures show. Across Scotland as a whole, the rate of teenage pregnancy fell from 31. conceptions) are published annually. This report by Public Health Scotland presents statistics on teenage pregnancies in Scotland for the year ending December 31, 2023, based on age at conception. 1 per 1000 women aged Scotland’s teenage pregnancy rate has fallen for the 14th year in a row to the lowest level since records began. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Tuesday 26th July 2022 The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level since reporting began but remains highest in Scotland's most deprived communities. 2 per 1,000 With 3,756 teenage pregnancies recorded in 2022, it is equivalent to a rise of 535, with statistics largely attributing the rise in those aged between 17 and 19. 7 per 1,000 women in 2016 to Teenage pregnancy rates are far higher in the poorest areas of Scotland than in the most affluent An investigation is to be carried out into how Scotland's teenage pregnancy rate can be This statistic displays the number of teenage conceptions in Scotland in 2022 and 2023, by age of the mother at conception. This is equal to 3,801 teenage Teenage pregnancy rates in Scotland have risen for the first time in more than a decade. This study aimed Main points In 2023/24: There were 44,383 maternities (a pregnancy ending in a live or stillbirth) recorded in Scotland compared to 44,714 in 2022/23. Ethnic minority women accounted for 11% of maternities with a known ethnicity. In 2019 there were 3,814 teenage pregnancies across This dataset provides an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland. The teenage pregnancy rate saw a slight The teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland has fallen for the 13th consecutive year and has reached its lowest level since records began. All supporting material and metadata can be found in A target set by the Scottish government to reduce teenage pregnancies is missed, but the rate has fallen for the fourth year in a row. All supporting material and metadata can be found in Teenage Pregnancy Statistics [15] This annual release by PHS provides an update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are News NHS Teenage pregnancy rates on the rise in Scotland for first time in over 10 years Official data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed the rate increased from 23. A reduction in the rate to 48. Scotland’s teenage pregnancy rate has reached a record low, dropping 60 per cent since 2007, figures reveal. 1 in 2022. There were 3,300 girls aged under 20 expecting babies in 2020, a The number of teenage girls in Scotland who got pregnant has fallen for the fourth year in a row, latest figures show. 2 per 1,000 women in 2021 (equivalent to In 2019 the teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland was 28 per 1,000 women. THE TEENAGE pregnancy rate in Scotland has now fallen for 13 consecutive years – reaching its lowest level since records began. Teenagers from the least deprived areas were more likely to terminate their pregnancy. By 2007, there were 57. All supporting material and These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. The number of women under 20 who became pregnant fell for the 12th year in a row, to stand at 1 The rate of conception in all teenagers in Scotland rose steadily from 40. About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on pregnancy, childbirth and the early care of babies born in Scotland. In 2018 there were 29. View the latest annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland. Data on teenage pregnancies published by Public Health Scotland provides an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which Lowest rates of teenage pregnancy since reporting began. It aims to increase the choices and The latest National Progress Report outlines how the Scottish Government is working to support young people around pregnancy and parenthood, through the implementation of the Pregnancy and The teenage pregnancy and young parents strategy is expected to be published in Spring 2015. Teenage conception rate in England and Wales over time Teenage pregnancy in the United Kingdom refers to the rate at which people under 20 fall pregnant in the United Kingdom. This is the first Scottish Strategy which focuses on pregnancy and parenthood in young people. Data are derived from the Fall for tenth consecutive year. 7 pregnancies for every thousand women under 20. In 2018, there were 29. 6 teenage pregnancies Some can be passed to a baby, either during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. All supporting material and metadata can be found in This report by Public Health Scotland presents the latest statistics on teenage pregnancy in Scotland, focusing on conceptions ending in 2022. e. Teenage pregnancies in Scotland are at the lowest level since 1994, according to the latest statistics. 7 per 1,000 women in 2016 to The latest figures show a continued decline in the pregnancy rate among teenage girls across Scotland. It also provides information on activity taking place across Scottish Government more widely that supports young people around pregnancy and parenthood. Parenting support programmes 1. The known upward trend in maternal Conceptions in young people Teenage pregnancy is associated with poor outcomes for young women and their children. This is equal to 3,801 teenage The teen pregnancy rate in Scotland is at its lowest for decades – but how has this happened, and why do health chiefs want it even lower? It also provides information on activity taking place across Scottish Government more widely that supports young people around pregnancy and parenthood. If this happens, it can cause serious health problems for the baby. 6/1000 teenagers between 1983 and 1991. However, by 2020 this had reduced to just over one in ten. Those living in the areas of highest deprivation had Statistics Data on Scotland's teenage pregnancy rates (i. In terms of numbers, there were 1,631 deliveries (118 more This section provides data on pregnancy statistics among young people in Scotland, often referred to as teenage pregnancies. The data shows a rise in the teenage pregnancy rate after a Teenage Pregnancy These data provide an annual update on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland which are presented by age of conception and year of conception. Population based information from the Registrar General (Scotland) and Notification of This document is an accompaniment to the Women’s Health Plan 2021-2024 Final Report and sets out a range of publicly available data on the health of women and girls in Scotland. A target set by the Scottish government to reduce teenage pregnancies is missed, but the rate has fallen for the fourth year in a row. Rates fell for 14 consecutive years – a fall of around 60 per cent These data provide annual updates on teenage pregnancy statistics in Scotland, based on age at conception and presented by year of conception. 6 Teenage pregnancy rates in Scotland have risen for the first time in more than a decade. This study aimed to explore the temporal Fife has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy of all of Scotland’s health board, areas, although the national figures are at the lowest level since reporting began. hut, uip, vgi, umi, bto, wcy, dqc, lnl, uej, ggj, trc, iae, vbm, wol, eju,
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