Induced abortion.

Full Abstract

The morbidity and mortality of illegal abortion are briefly discussed with reference to South Africa, where it seems that 1 in every 8-10 pregnant women deals with an unwanted pregnancy in this way. A review of the literature regarding legal abortion has been undertaken, detailing mortality and morbidity with various methods in many countries. The medical problems resulting from a permissive abortion policy have been highlighted, and an attempt has been made to define the place of medically induced abortion in health services, as it is understood by countries with extensive experience in this field. It is hoped that this contribution will help to define the real issues in the current abortion debate in South Africa.

Author information

Author/s: Larsen, J V (JV);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde (S Afr Med J), published in SOUTH AFRICA. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1978-May; vol 53 (issue 21) : pp 853-7

Dates: Created 1978/11/29; Completed 1978/11/29; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 99825, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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