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Contraceptive use among women in England 2016/16, by type and age

Share of women using user dependent and long lasting contraceptives in England in 2016/17, by age

The data displays the share of women in contact with sexual and reproductive health services using user dependent or long acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) in England in 2016/17. The results show that women under the age of 24 are more likely to use user dependent forms of contraception.

Under 16	68	32
16-17	70	30
18-19	70	30
20-24	66	34
25-34	58	42
35-44	46	54
45 and over	47	53

Contraceptive use among women in England 2016/16, by type and age

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