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The abortion debate is a longstanding and contentious discourse that touches on the moral, legal, medical, and religious aspects of induced abortion. [1] In English-speaking countries, the debate has two major sides, commonly referred to as the "pro-choice" and "pro-life" movements.
To put the safety of abortions into perspective, Nyandak explains that “the risk of death during childbirth is 14 times higher compared to abortion.” 4) Abortions are common, but are declining ...
Medical abortion regimens using mifepristone in combination with a prostaglandin analog are the most common methods used for second trimester abortions in Canada, most of Europe, China and India, [63] in contrast to the United States where 96% of second trimester abortions are performed surgically by dilation and evacuation. [75]
New research shows the far-reaching effects of the abortion bans that have proliferated the United States since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three new studies have provided ...
This color-coded map illustrates the current legal status of elective-specific abortion procedures in each of the individual states, U.S. territories, and federal district. [a] A colored border indicates a more stringent restriction or ban that is blocked by legal injunction.
Lindsey Graham says his 15-week federal abortion ban is a ban on "late-term" abortions. A normal pregnancy is 40 weeks. 15 weeks is barely into the 2nd trimester.
For second-trimester abortions, in 2009, medical abortion (using mifepristone in combination with a prostaglandin analog) was the most common method of abortion in Canada, most of Europe, China and India; [7] in contrast to the US, where 96% of second-trimester abortions were performed surgically by dilation and evacuation. [106]
A new survey shows a deep and widening partisan split over abortion among the public as a leaked draft opinion indicates the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade.