More than 5,000 UK women under 20 had repeat termination

More than 5,000 women under 20 had an abortion for at least the second time last year, new official figures reveal. The disclosure has prompted renewed concern about the effectiveness of sexual health policy. 5,218 women under 20 in England and a further 15,029 aged between 20 and 24 had a repeat abortion. All those involved were single. Guardian