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Global perspective of legal abortion - Trends analysis and accessibility.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20462800     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
There are significant variations in the legalisation, restrictions and legal abortion rates worldwide. This undoubtedly influences the provision and accessibility to abortion services. Although there have been changes to the laws in several countries over the last decade, this has not yet been translated into practice in the provision of safe abortion in these countries. In countries where abortions are permitted without restriction; the majority of abortions are carried out by trained practitioners in approved facilities. In contrast, in countries where restrictions are imposed, the majority of abortions performed are considered to be unsafe and therefore associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article discusses the most recent data available regarding worldwide legal abortion rates, trends over the last ten years and issues related to specific regions which may influence the provision of safe abortion services in the future.
Authors:
Jenny E Myers; Mourad W Seif
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-05-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1532-1932     ISO Abbreviation:  Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101121582     Medline TA:  Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  Netherlands    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  457-66     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre, University of Manchester, St Mary's Hospital, United Kingdom. jenny.myers@manchester.ac.uk
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