Background Data of abortion incidence and trends are needed to monitor progress toward
improvement of maternal health and access to family planning. To date, estimates of safe …

Background Information on incidence of induced abortion is crucial for identifying policy and
programmatic needs aimed at reducing unintended pregnancy. Because unsafe abortion is …

Background Information about the incidence of induced abortion is needed to motivate and
inform efforts to help women avoid unintended pregnancies and to monitor progress toward …

CONTEXT: Information on abortion levels and trends can inform research and policies
affecting maternal and reproductive health, but the incidence of legal abortion has not been …

Context: Accurate measurement of induced abortion levels has proven difficult in many parts
of the world. Health care workers and policymakers need information on the incidence of …

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 Complications from unsafe abortion are believed to account for the largest
proportion of hospital admissions for gynaecological services in developing countries. 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 …

CONTEXT: Periodic assessments of abortion incidence are essential for monitoring trends in
unintended pregnancy and gaps in contraceptive services and use. METHODS: Statistics …

Context: Legal abortion rates vary widely among countries with nonrestrictive laws. Data on
trends in legal induced abortion may provide insight for policymakers into factors that …