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Inferences about abortion from foetal mortality data.

L Coombs, R Freedman, D N Namboothiri

Population Studies

|November 15, 2011

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This study suggests that foetal mortality rates in Detroit fertility histories are better reported prospectively. Differentials in foetal death rates imply significant induced abortion practices among certain demographics.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Demography
Sociology

Background:

Accurate reporting of fertility events is crucial for understanding reproductive health trends.
Previous studies have highlighted challenges in retrospective data collection for fertility histories.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the reliability of prospective versus retrospective data in a longitudinal fertility study.
To investigate potential differentials in foetal mortality rates and their correlation with social and demographic factors.
To assess the plausibility of induced abortion as an explanation for observed foetal death rate variations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a longitudinal fertility study conducted in Detroit.
Comparison of foetal mortality reporting accuracy between prospective and retrospective data collection periods.
Statistical examination of foetal death rates in relation to various social and demographic characteristics.

Main Results:

Foetal mortality rates were reported more accurately in the prospective periods of the study.
Foetal death rates exhibited variations linked to social and demographic characteristics.
Sub-groups with greater incentive, information, and financial means for induced abortions showed higher foetal mortality rates.

Conclusions:

The observed differentials in foetal death rates strongly suggest a significant practice of induced abortion.
Prospective data collection enhances the accuracy of reporting foetal mortality in fertility studies.
Social and demographic factors play a role in the prevalence of induced abortion.