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Access to safe abortion: progress and challenges since the 1994 International Conference on Population and
Iqbal H Shah1, Elisabeth Åhman2, Nuriye Ortayli3
1Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA.
Contraception
|May 15, 2014
Summary
Access to safe abortion is crucial for public health. While global abortion rates declined, unsafe abortions and related deaths persist, particularly in developing nations, highlighting a need for improved access and post-abortion care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Global Health
Background:
- The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) emphasized safe abortion access as vital for public health.
- Global trends show a decline in induced abortions and deaths from unsafe procedures between 1995 and 2008.
- Increased availability of safe abortion methods and liberalization of abortion laws in several countries marked this period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the progress and challenges in safe abortion access and outcomes since the ICPD.
- To highlight the persistent issue of unsafe abortions and related mortality, especially in developing countries.
- To advocate for comprehensive reproductive health services, including contraception and post-abortion care.
Main Methods:
- Review of global data on induced abortion rates and mortality.
- Analysis of trends in abortion legality and accessibility.
- Examination of the impact of safe abortion methods and post-abortion care.
Main Results:
- A decline in overall induced abortion rates and a significant reduction in deaths from unsafe abortions globally.
- Unsafe abortions and associated mortality remain a critical problem, disproportionately affecting developing countries.
- Progress in liberalizing abortion laws and increasing access to safe methods has been uneven.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, unsafe abortion remains a significant public health challenge, necessitating continued efforts.
- Ensuring universal access to contraception is key to reducing the need for abortion.
- Expanded access to safe abortion services, comprehensive post-abortion care, and accurate information are essential for women's health.
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