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Recent and possible future trends in abortion.

F Lafitte

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Abortion statistics lack detail for accurate impact assessment. This study analyzes abortion and fertility trends in England and Wales (1973-76) to understand the true impact of induced abortions and predict future trends.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Public Health
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Current abortion statistics in England and Wales lack the necessary detail for accurate analysis of trends.
    • Existing data uses broad age categorizations and differs from fertility data groupings, hindering comprehensive assessment.
    • The significance of changes in annual abortion numbers is difficult to evaluate due to data limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the actual impact of induced abortions on women in England and Wales between 1973 and 1976.
    • To analyze demographic trends in both terminated pregnancies (abortions) and non-terminated pregnancies (fertility).
    • To forecast potential increases in the annual volume of abortions over the next decade and interpret their implications.

    Main Methods:

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  • Matching demographic data on trends in induced abortions with data on fertility trends.
  • Comparative analysis of pregnancy termination rates and live birth rates within specific demographic groups.
  • Statistical modeling to project future abortion volumes based on historical data and demographic shifts.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed findings on the precise impact of abortion during the 1973-76 period will be presented.
    • Analysis will reveal the relationship between abortion trends and fertility patterns in England and Wales.
    • Projections regarding the future volume and significance of abortions will be discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a more accurate assessment of abortion's impact by integrating demographic and fertility data.
    • Understanding these trends is crucial for reproductive health policy and resource allocation.
    • The findings will inform discussions on the potential future trajectory of abortion rates and their societal implications.