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Abortion in the United States.

Cynthia C Harper1, Jillian T Henderson, Philip D Darney

  • 1Center for Reproductive Health Research and Policy, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, 94143, USA. harperc@obgyn.ucsf.edu

Annual Review of Public Health
|March 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Abortion is a safe medical procedure. Declining abortion rates overall mask persistent disparities, with restrictions disproportionately affecting marginalized women.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical procedures
  • Public health
  • Women's health

Background:

  • Abortion is a common and safe medical procedure in the U.S.
  • Over one million abortions occurred in 2000.
  • Early abortion techniques are the safest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze abortion trends.
  • To examine the impact of state restrictions on abortion access.
  • To explore strategies for improving abortion service integration.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of abortion statistics.
  • Review of state-level abortion regulations.
  • Examination of healthcare provider models.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • Abortion rates have declined since the 1990s for adults and adolescents.
  • Rates remain high among poor and minority women.
  • State restrictions disproportionately impact poor and young women, concentrating services in clinics facing harassment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Expanding abortion services to diverse providers can enhance access.
    • Integrating abortion care into broader women's health services is recommended.
    • Addressing disparities in abortion access is crucial for vulnerable populations.