The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and are based on the woman’s estimated date of conception and area of usual residence. The list is ordered by the proportion of conceptions that led to an abortion, starting with the highest.
Here are the 29 areas of the North West ranked from the highest proportion to the lowest.
5. Wirral 35.6%
Wirral 35.6% | Graham Morris - stock.adobe.com
6. Sefton 34.7%
Sefton 34.7% | Atanas/Adobe Stock
7. St Helens 34.6%
St Helens 34.6% | Google
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8. Tameside 34.3%
Tameside 34.3% | Steve/Adobe Stock
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