Abortion numbers 'fall slightly'
The number of abortions performed in England and Wales has fallen by 1.6%, official figures show.
There were 195,296 abortions in 2008, compared with 198,499 the year before - the first fall in three years and the largest since 1999.
The abortion rates for under 16s and under 18s were also lower than in 2007, the Department of Health data showed.
It comes after a fairly large rise last year, prompting some experts to suggest the 200,000 mark would be passed.
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The number of abortions performed in England and Wales has fallen by 1.6%, official figures show.
There were 195,296 abortions in 2008, compared with 198,499 the year before - the first fall in three years and the largest since 1999.
The abortion rates for under 16s and under 18s were also lower than in 2007, the Department of Health data showed.
It comes after a fairly large rise last year, prompting some experts to suggest the 200,000 mark would be passed.
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