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%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>30%</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</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;</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;</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;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abortion method is covered by MSP in British Columbia?

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

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