Induced Abortion (Noun)
Meaning
A deliberate termination of pregnancy.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The World Health Organization provides guidelines on safe practices for induced abortion to reduce the risk of complications and maternal mortality.
- Induced abortion is a highly debated and politicized issue in many countries, with some governments restricting access to the procedure.
- Research has shown that restricting access to induced abortion does not reduce the number of procedures performed, but rather increases the number of unsafe abortions.
- The legalization of induced abortion in some countries has led to a significant decrease in maternal mortality rates, as women are no longer forced to resort to clandestine and unsanitary procedures.
- According to the Guttmacher Institute, approximately 25% of pregnancies worldwide end in induced abortion, highlighting the need for comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.