Birth Statistics 2004, No. 33

This reference volume presents statistics on live and still births occurring annually in England and Wales. Statistics for births in previous years are included to show trends in fertility. The volume also presents statistics on conceptions, including tables looking at whether the conception led to a maternity or an abortion.

• fertility
• statistics
• trends

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position.

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