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Induced abortion in sub-Saharan Africa
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Services, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
East African Medical Journal
|June 1, 1993
Abstract:
Unsafe abortions and their complications are a major cause of maternal mortality. Hospital based studies from most African countries confirm that up to 50% of maternal deaths are due to abortion. This paper reviews problem of induced abortion in sub-Saharan Africa. Issues of prevalence and prevention are addressed while acknowledging the need to review the legal regimes operating in these countries.
Keywords:
Abortion LawAbortion, IllegalAbortion, Induced--complicationsAbortion, SpontaneousAdolescent PregnancyAfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCritiqueDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesFamily PlanningFertilityFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthMaternal MortalityMortalityPolicyPopulationPopulation DynamicsPopulation PolicyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy, UnwantedReproductive BehaviorReproductive HealthSocial Policy