Abortion rates at all-time low in developed countries but remain unchanged in developing countries
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 13:10
in Health & Medicine
Abortion rates have declined significantly over the last 25 years in developed countries and are at a historic low. But in developing countries, where many abortions are unsafe, rates have remained level, highlighting the urgent need for better access to modern contraception (eg, hormonal pill, implants, IUDs) to reduce unwanted pregnancies and abortions.