Generally speaking, abortion rates are similar in countries where abortion is broadly legal and in those where it is restricted– underscoring that women seek abortion when experiencing unintended pregnancy, regardless of its legal status.
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Generally speaking, abortion rates are similar in countries where abortion is broadly legal and in those where it is restricted– underscoring that women seek abortion when experiencing unintended pregnancy, regardless of its legal status.