Global and Canadian Abortion Statistics
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What is the approximate global number of unintended pregnancies terminated each year?

  • 45 million (correct)
  • 50 million
  • 40 million
  • 47 million
  • How often does a person die from unsafe abortion globally?

  • Every 11 minutes (correct)
  • Every 15 minutes
  • Every 5 minutes
  • Every 8 minutes
  • What percentage of Canadian females will have had an abortion in their lifetime?

  • 30%
  • 33% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • What percentage of abortions in Canada occur in the first trimester?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used to terminate pregnancies before 13 weeks gestation?

    <p>Surgical evacuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is cervical preparation considered essential for terminating pregnancies?

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    What is the medication used for medical abortion before 13 weeks gestation?

    <p>Mifepristone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has significantly increased since medical abortion became available and covered by MSP in BC?

    <p>First trimester medical abortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parents cannot hold fetus if desired' refers to which method of pregnancy termination?

    <p>'Dilation &amp; evacuation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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