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Fact Sheet
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News Release
Extensive New Body of Evidence on Abortion in Six Indian States Released
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Infographic
Unintended pregnancy and abortion vary across country income groups
Top Facts & Statistics
50%
of unintended pregnancies ended in abortion annually in 2015-2019 in countries that restrict abortion39
abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 occurred annually in low-income countries where abortion is restricted, 2015-2019$1.00
the annual per capita cost to meet the need for essential adolescent sexual and reproductive health services
Hear From An Expert
Imposing legal restrictions to prevent or impede access to abortion does not reduce the number of individuals who need those services, but it certainly does increase the risk of unnecessary physical and emotional harm from unsafe abortion, and may result in legal sanctions and financial hardship as well.
Zara Ahmed
US International Policy Officer