"Abstinence is freedom – from disease, unplanned pregnancy, guilt, broken hearts. One of my teenage patients was thrilled when I gave her permission to be abstinent!"
--Scott Leeth, M.D., Family Practice
Abortion Statistics
How many abortions have occurred in the U.S. since legalization in 1973?
What are some characteristics of women who have abortions?
[12Dec05, by Carrie Gordon Earll, CitizenLink, Focus on Social Issues, Quick Facts]
By age 45, 1 of every 2.5 women in the United States has had at least one abortion. [Alan Guttmacher Institute, http://www.agi-usa.org/ (click "abortion" at top left)]
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