Leyton and Leytonstone Gazette   28th January 1999

 This is the first local paper featured on AAS media news.

Role models 'may spark teenage mum baby boom' was the headline for this report by Pat Stannard.

The report begins 'TEENAGERS may be encouraged to become mothers after watching Bianca and Tiffany on EastEnders or reading about pregnant Spice Girls Victoria and Mel B, a doctor has warned'.

'Whipps X Hospital consultant gynaecologist Tony Hollingworth fears the high profile role models are affecting youngsters views about motherhood'.

The report goes on 'He told members of the Forest Health care Trust board: "When Bianca and Tiffany are getting pregnant on EastEnders there is a lot of social pressure on people to do that"'.

'In Waltham Forest, the average is 9.2 conceptions for every 1,000 girls in the 11 to 15 range.'

 

Article rating 7/10 good article, but come on Dr. Hollingworth....

Judy's quote for the day:  'Responsibilities like a string we can only see the middle of.  Both ends are out of sight'. WILLIAM MCGEE 1916.

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