The Press Association: Chlamydia test is missing targets
"The National Chlamydia Screening Programme is falling short of targets for testing young people, according to new figures.
An average of 15.9% of 15 to 24-year-olds in England were tested for the sexually-transmitted infection under the programme between April 2008 and March 2009, short of the 17% target.
Of the 10 strategic health authorities, five failed to reach the target - East Midlands, East of England, South East Coast, South Central and West Midlands.
The greatest number of tests were carried out in London, where 18.1% of young people were screened. This compared to just 12.3% of those in the South East Coast region."
An average of 15.9% of 15 to 24-year-olds in England were tested for the sexually-transmitted infection under the programme between April 2008 and March 2009, short of the 17% target.
Of the 10 strategic health authorities, five failed to reach the target - East Midlands, East of England, South East Coast, South Central and West Midlands.
The greatest number of tests were carried out in London, where 18.1% of young people were screened. This compared to just 12.3% of those in the South East Coast region."
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