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Abortion

For decades, Guttmacher has been documenting the reality of unsafe abortion in the developing world. We have pioneered methodologies to study abortion in countries where it is legally restricted, and our research portfolio includes studies on the incidence of abortion, the factors underlying women’s decisions to end their pregnancies, the conditions under which women obtain abortions, and the health, social and economic consequences of clandestine abortion. The Institute supports policies to promote access to safe abortion services worldwide, including through U.S. foreign aid programs.

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    Unintended Pregnancy and Abortion Worldwide

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    Extensive New Body of Evidence on Abortion in Six Indian States Released

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    Unintended pregnancy and abortion vary across country income groups

Top Facts & Statistics

  • 32

    abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in high income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-2019
  • 61%

    of unintended pregnancies worldwide ended in abortion annually in 2015-2019
  • 35M

    women in LMICs have abortions in unsafe conditions

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  • July 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire

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  • Striking gains in adolescent health are within reach
    July 2020 Infographic

    Inmensos beneficios en materia de salud de las adolescentes están al

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  • Abortion occurs worldwide where it is broadly legal and where it is restricted
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    L’avortement a lieu partout dans le monde, qu’il soit largement autorisé par la loi ou non

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  • July 2020 News Release

    La provisión de servicios esenciales de salud sexual y reproductiva reduciría en cerca de dos tercios los embarazos no planeados, los abortos inseguros y las muertes maternas

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  • July 2020 Fact Sheet

    Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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  • Why invest in sexual and reproductive health?
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    Pourquoi investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive?

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  • Abortion occurs worldwide where it is broadly legal and where it is restricted
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    Abortion occurs worldwide where it is broadly legal and where it is restricted

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    Vue d’ensemble: investir dans la santé sexuelle et reproductive 2019—Résumé

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  • July 2020 Fact Sheet

    Invertir en la salud sexual y reproductiva de las adolescentes en países de ingreso bajo y mediano

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    Why invest in sexual and reproductive health?

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Ethiopia is one of only a handful of countries to eliminate barriers to legal abortion specifically for adolescents. As a result, young women are more likely to access safe abortion care than any other age-group there.

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