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Repeat abortions in Canada, 1975-1993

W J Millar¹, S Wadhera, S K Henshaw

¹Health Statistics Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa.

Family Planning Perspectives

|January 1, 1997

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Repeat abortions in Canada increased significantly between 1975 and 1993. Data suggests abortion is not widely used as a primary birth control method.

Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Public Health Surveillance

Background:

Abortion is a significant aspect of reproductive healthcare.
Understanding trends in repeat abortions is crucial for public health.
Previous research indicates varying rates of repeat procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze trends in repeat abortions in Canada from 1975 to 1993.
To identify demographic factors associated with repeat abortion procedures.
To assess the utilization of abortion as a method of birth control.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a large dataset of 1.2 million abortions in Canada.
Examination of abortion records spanning a 19-year period (1975-1993).
Calculation of repeat abortion rates and comparison with first-time abortion rates.

Keywords:

Abortion History Abortion Seekers Abortion Seekers, Repeated Abortion, Induced Adolescents Adolescents, Female Age Factors Americas Canada Consensual Union--women Demographic Factors Developed Countries Family Planning Fertility Control, Postconception North America Northern America Nuptiality Population Population Characteristics Research Methodology Research Report Retrospective Studies Studies Youth

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Main Results:

The proportion of women undergoing repeat abortions rose from 9% to 29% between 1975 and 1993.
Higher repeat rates were observed in women in common-law marriages, aged 25-39, and those with prior children.
In 1993, repeat abortion rates were higher than first-time rates, especially among teenagers.

Conclusions:

The incidence of repeat abortions has increased substantially in Canada over two decades.
Specific demographic groups show higher propensities for repeat procedures.
Evidence suggests abortion is infrequently used as a primary birth control strategy.