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Therapeutic abortions, Canada, 1987.

S Wadhera

    Health Reports
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    In 1987, Canadian hospitals performed 63,662 therapeutic abortions, with a stable abortion rate of 10.2 per 1,000 women aged 15-44. Most abortions occurred early in pregnancy, with 88.5% under 13 weeks gestation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Public Health Statistics
    • Demographics

    Background:

    • Therapeutic abortion is a significant aspect of reproductive healthcare.
    • Understanding abortion trends and demographics is crucial for public health planning.
    • Canadian abortion statistics provide insights into reproductive choices and healthcare utilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the number and rate of therapeutic abortions performed in Canadian hospitals in 1987.
    • To analyze demographic characteristics of women undergoing abortions, including age and marital status.
    • To examine the gestational age at the time of pregnancy termination.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of national hospital discharge data for therapeutic abortions in Canada.
    • Data collection for the year 1987, with comparison to 1986 figures.
    • Statistical analysis of abortion numbers, rates, patient demographics, and gestational periods.

    Main Results:

    • A total of 63,662 therapeutic abortions were recorded in 1987, a slight increase from 1986.
    • The abortion rate remained stable at 10.2 per 1,000 women aged 15-44.
    • The majority of women were single (67.3%), with the largest age group being 20-29 years (54.3%).
    • Most abortions (88.5%) were performed at less than 13 weeks of gestation.

    Conclusions:

    • Abortion rates in Canada remained consistent between 1986 and 1987.
    • The demographic profile indicates a concentration of abortions among younger, single women.
    • Early-term abortions are predominant, suggesting timely access to services.

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