Background The abortion law in Cameroon is highly restrictive. The law permits induced
abortions only when the woman's life is at risk, to preserve her physical and mental health …

The situation of induced abortion has changed markedly over the past few decades. This
report provides updated information on the incidence of abortion worldwide, the laws that …

Unsafe abortion continues to be a major contributor to maternal mortality and morbidity
around the world. This article examines the role of pharmacists in expanding women's …

The regulation of abortion may vary widely from country to country, but nearly all nations–
96%–allow women to terminate their pregnancies in order to save their lives, according to a …

Although unsafe abortion remains a serious public health issue in many countries, access to
safe abortion care is increasing in parts of the developing world where it was once available …

Background: Each year, throughout the world, approximately 210 million women became
pregnant and around one in 10 pregnancies end in an unsafe abortion. The interventions to …

Background Abortion laws are extremely restrictive in Brazil. The knowledge, opinions of
abortion laws, and abortion practices of obstetrician-gynecologists can have a significant …

Background The abortion law in Uruguay changed in 2012 to allow first trimester abortion on
request. Implementation of the law in Uruguay has been lauded, but barriers to care …

CONTEXT: In 2006, the Colombian Constitutional Court issued a decision largely
decriminalizing abortion; however, illegal abortion persists. Understanding the barriers that …

Background Unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions are prevalent in regions where
women and adolescent girls have unmet contraceptive needs. Globally, about 25 million …