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abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in high income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-201939
abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in low-income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-201950%
of unintended pregnancies ended in abortion annually in 2015-2019 in countries that restrict abortion
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Disparities in unintended pregnancy and abortion among low-, middle- and high-income countries reflect a need for greater action by policymakers at all levels to achieve global equity in sexual and reproductive health
Elizabeth A. Sully
Senior Research Scientist