Global and Canadian Abortion Epidemiology

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What is the approximate annual global number of people who die from unsafe abortions?

  • 47,000 (correct)
  • 60%
  • 45 million
  • 80 million

In Canada, what percentage of unintended pregnancies resulted in birth?

  • 90%
  • 60% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 30%

What is the primary method used for terminating pregnancies in the first trimester in Canada?

  • Medical abortion
  • Surgical evacuation (correct)
  • Dilation & evacuation
  • Induction medical abortion

What percentage of abortions in Canada occur in the first trimester?

<p>60% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest rate of abortions in Canada?

<p>18-30 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadian females are estimated to have had an abortion in their lifetime?

<p>30% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of terminating pregnancies is considered essential for dilation and evacuation after 13 weeks gestation?

<p>Cervical preparation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Parents cannot hold fetus if desired, since it is fragmented". This statement refers to which method of pregnancy termination?

<p>&quot;Induction medical abortion&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Mifepristone 300 mg PO then misoprostol 800 mcg buccal 24-48 h later" describes which method of abortion?

<p>&quot;Medical abortion&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Fetal demise is induced before induction (with KCl & digoxin)". This practice is primarily associated with which method of abortion?

<p>&quot;Induction medical abortion&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abortion method is covered by MSP in British Columbia?

<p>Medical abortion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend since the availability of first trimester medical abortions became covered by MSP since 2018?

<p>Increase in first trimester medical abortions and decrease in rural/urban disparities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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