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Third-trimester induced abortion in Georgia, 1979 and 1980.

A M Spitz, N C Lee, D A Grimes

    American Journal of Public Health
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Most reported third-trimester induced abortions were misclassified. True rates were low, with anencephaly being a rare but documented reason for these procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Public health

    Background:

    • Third-trimester abortions are rare and complex procedures.
    • Accurate reporting and classification of abortion data are crucial for public health surveillance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the accuracy of reported third-trimester induced abortion data.
    • To determine the true incidence of third-trimester induced abortions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 86 reported third-trimester induced abortions in Georgia (1979-1980).
    • Analysis of data adequacy and correct classification of cases.
    • Calculation of the true rate per 100,000 legal abortions.

    Main Results:

    • Only 3 out of 78 cases with adequate data were correctly classified.
    • Fetal deaths in utero comprised 67.4% of reported cases.
    • The true rate of third-trimester induced abortions was 4.3 per 100,000 legal abortions.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant underreporting and misclassification of third-trimester induced abortions occurred.
    • Anencephaly was a primary indication for the few valid third-trimester induced abortions performed.
    • Data accuracy is vital for understanding abortion trends and outcomes.

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