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Reemergence of self-induced abortions
B Honigman1, G Davila, J Petersen
1Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
Two cases of adolescent females attempting self-induced abortions are presented. Many ramifications and complications of illegal abortions are discussed as they affect the patient and society. In addition, we discuss the future of medical education as well as the economic aspects of health care in relationship to illegal abortions.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionAbortion, Illegal--side effectsAbortion, Induced--side effectsAdolescent PregnancyAdolescentsAge FactorsAmericasDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEthicsFamily PlanningFertilityFertility Control, PostconceptionNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPolicyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsReproductive BehaviorSocial PolicyUnited StatesYouth