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 …

Unsafe abortion is preventable and yet remains a significant cause of maternal morbidity
and mortality in much of the developing world. Over the last decade, the World Health …

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 …

• The unsafe abortion rate decreased by almost one third from the level in 1990 in the Latin
America and the Caribbean Region. Contraceptive use in the Region has increased further …

Each year, nearly 22 million women worldwide have an unsafe abortion, almost all of which
occur in developing countries. This paper estimates the incidence and rates of unsafe …

This report assesses progress over the past decade regarding the legality, safety and
accessibility of abortion services worldwide. It summarizes developments in policy and …

Globally, 19 million women are estimated to undergo unsafe abortions each year. Age
patterns of unsafe abortion are critical for tailoring effective interventions to prevent unsafe …

Unsafe abortion is a significant cause of death and ill health in women in the developing
world. A substantial body of research on these consequences exists, although studies are of …

Unsafe abortion accounts for a significant proportion of maternal deaths, yet it is often
forgotten in discussions around reducing maternal mortality. Prevention of unsafe abortion …

Abstract The latest World Health Organization data estimate that the total number of unsafe
abortions globally has increased to 21.6 million in 2008. There is increasing recognition by …