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.
9. West Lancashire 33.8%
West Lancashire 33.8% | Google Photo: Google
10. Hyndburn 33.2%
Hyndburn 33.2% | Google Photo: Google
11. South Ribble 32.6%
South Ribble 32.6% | Google Photo: Google
12. Fylde 32.6%
Fylde 32.6% | Google Maps
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