Overview of Abortion in the United States
A collaboration with the Guttmacher Institute, this PowerPoint slide presentation summarizes the facts about abortion in the United States. Topics include:
- unintended pregnancy and abortion
- who has abortions, why, and when in pregnancy
- safety of abortion
- provision of and access to abortion services
- a comparative international perspective
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An Overview of Abortion in the United States
Developed by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH) and the Guttmacher Institute
An Overview of Abortion in the United States
Developed by Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (PRCH) and the Guttmacher Institute
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“Why do I provide [abortions]? ... Because nothing gives me greater satisfaction than having a woman walk scared and sad into my office, and watching her leave unburdened and relieved.”
Katharine O’Connell, MD, MPH, from “Why I Provide”






