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abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-49 in Sub-Saharan Africa occurred annually in 2015-2019$3.00
reduction in cost of maternal, newborn and abortion care for every $1 spent on contraceptive services beyond the current level68%
approximate reduction in unintended pregnancies if all unmet need for modern contraception were satisfied in low- and middle-income countries
Hear From An Expert
In low and middle-income countries, the poorest women typically are at greatest risk of experiencing serious complications from unsafe abortion. They are least likely to have access to high-quality family planning services, safe abortion procedures and postabortion care when they need treatment for complications.
Susheela Singh
Distinguished Scholar and Vice President for Global Science and Policy Integration