However, during the same period, they remained largely unchanged in developing regions. The estimated abortion rate in 2010–2014 was 35 per 1,000 women. “High abortion rates are directly correlated to high levels of unmet contraceptive need. In countries where the procedure was prohibited altogether or permitted only to save a woman’s life, the abortion rate was 37 per 1,000, and in countries where it was available on request, the abortion rate was 34 per 1,000. Broken down by marital status, it was 36 per 1,000 for married women and 25 per 1,000 for unmarried women.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2016 03:15 UTC