Despite the availability of safe and highly effective methods of abortion, unsafe abortions
continue to be widespread, nearly all in developing countries. The latest estimates from the …

OBJECTIVE: To study the mortality and morbidity of unsafe abortion in a University Teaching
Hospital. METHODS: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in Department of …

Aim: With 16% of the world's population, India accounts for over 20% of the world's maternal
deaths. The maternal mortality ratio, defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100 000 …

Addressing unsafe abortion in developing countries may propel a rapid decline in overall
maternal death. A retrospective review of patients with complicated unsafe abortion was …

Background: Unsafe abortion accounts for a greater proportion of maternal deaths, yet it is
often not adequately considered in discussions around reducing maternal mortality. Aim …

This sixth edition of the WHO Global and regional estimates of unsafe abortion and
associated mortality is intended for policy-makers and programme managers, health …

Background. Unsafe induced abortion is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and
mortality in Ghana. Objective. This study aimed to explore the predictors of unsafe induced …

Unsafe abortion is a recognized public health problem that contributes significantly to
maternal mortality. At least 13% of maternal mortality is caused by unsafe abortion, mostly in …

Though the law in India has permitted medical termination of pregnancy on broad legal
grounds for over two decades, unsafe abortions carried out by unqualified providers show …

Background Abortion was legalized in Nepal in 2002, following advocacy efforts highlighting
high maternal mortality from unsafe abortion. We sought to assess whether legalization led …