12 Questions
What is the approximate annual global number of people who die from unsafe abortions?
47,000
In Canada, what percentage of unintended pregnancies resulted in birth?
60%
What is the primary method used for terminating pregnancies in the first trimester in Canada?
Surgical evacuation
What percentage of abortions in Canada occur in the first trimester?
60%
Which age group has the highest rate of abortions in Canada?
18-30
What percentage of Canadian females are estimated to have had an abortion in their lifetime?
30%
Which method of terminating pregnancies is considered essential for dilation and evacuation after 13 weeks gestation?
Cervical preparation
"Parents cannot hold fetus if desired, since it is fragmented". This statement refers to which method of pregnancy termination?
"Induction medical abortion"
"Mifepristone 300 mg PO then misoprostol 800 mcg buccal 24-48 h later" describes which method of abortion?
"Medical abortion"
"Fetal demise is induced before induction (with KCl & digoxin)". This practice is primarily associated with which method of abortion?
"Induction medical abortion"
Which abortion method is covered by MSP in British Columbia?
Medical abortion
What has been the trend since the availability of first trimester medical abortions became covered by MSP since 2018?
Increase in first trimester medical abortions and decrease in rural/urban disparities
Learn about the epidemiology of abortions globally and specifically in Canada and British Columbia. Explore statistics on unintended pregnancies, abortion rates, and the importance of contraceptives in reducing abortions.
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