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Induced abortions in Denmark

L B Knudsen1

  • 1Statistics Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. Supplement
|January 1, 1997
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Induced abortion is a common birth control method in Denmark, with trends remaining stable since the 1980s. Many women seeking abortion are young, single, and using contraception, highlighting a need for improved methods.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Demography
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Denmark's Induced Abortion on Request law enacted in 1973.
  • Initial increase in abortion rates followed by stabilization since the early 1980s.
  • Review of recent findings on induced abortion and fertility control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in induced abortion rates in Denmark.
  • To understand the characteristics of women undergoing induced abortions.
  • To discuss the role of induced abortion in fertility control.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of routine statistical data on induced abortion trends.
  • Utilizing survey data and register-based studies for cohort analysis.
  • Examining fertility and abortion patterns among Danish women.
Keywords:
Abortion LawAbortion RateAbortion SeekersAbortion, InducedDenmarkDeveloped CountriesEuropeFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionNorthern EuropeScandinavia

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Main Results:

  • Danish fertility trends show an increasing age at first birth.
  • Half of women obtaining abortions have no prior children; 10% had given birth within 18 months.
  • Aorters are more likely to be students, single, without a partner, and half conceived despite contraceptive use.

Conclusions:

  • Induced abortion is an accepted form of birth control in Denmark.
  • Decisions regarding abortion are influenced by marital and educational status.
  • Preventative strategies must address women's social circumstances and family situations.