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.
![Graphic showing that one in three women worldwide experiences gender-based violence](/sites/default/files/styles/5_4_90x72/public/395-446.png?h=abc001f8&itok=V9WLuYsk)