[Artificial abortion in Europe]

The authors of the article review the state in various European nations and the possibilities for performance of induced interruption of pregnancy. In connection with this they describe the existing various forms of legislation. There are countries, in which induced abortions are absolutely band (Ireland). Legislation of socialistic countries is far more democratic in this respect. There are many factors, on which depend whether to legalize or not induced interruption of pregnancy. In Roman-catholic countries the religious motives are determinant, but in some other countries--the demographic policy of the government, ect. The practice however prove that induced abortions are widely distributes in Europe. The number of registered abortions is quite large in the socialistic countries. The data show that Bulgaria occupies one the first places (61.9% of women). Furthermore there are a series of problems in connection with the formation of high sexual culture of the population. Attention is paid to family planning all over the world. The question about contraception is an important and pressing problem. Good knowledge of current drugs and methods for prevention of unwanted pregnancy and their correct usage leads to a substantial reduction in the number of induced abortions and their unfavourable consequences.