New Diagnoses of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Youth Pregnancies
Rate of Under-18 Conceptions per 1000: 32.8
% of pregnancies leading to abortion: 53%
NOTE: As separate figures for the South East Coast region are not available for under-18 pregnancy, data for the South East region, which incorporates some parts of the South East Coast Region, are shown. Data for individual local authorities in the South Central region are available from www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
HIV Infections
New diagnoses of HIV in 2008: 445
% change in diagnoses 2007-2008: 5%
% change in diagnoses 1999-2008: 220%
Number of people accessing HIV care in 2007: 3734
% change in number of people accessing care 2006-2007: 15%
Estimated* total number of people living with HIV in the area: 5190
*Including estimated 28% of people living with HIV who remain undiagnosed.
All data taken from Health Protection Agency and Office for National Statistics.
Useful Links
SWISH Sexual Health information, updates and services for those in the Brighton area.
