9 Questions
What is the approximate global number of unintended pregnancies terminated each year?
45 million
How often does a person die from unsafe abortion globally?
Every 11 minutes
What percentage of Canadian females will have had an abortion in their lifetime?
33%
What percentage of abortions in Canada occur in the first trimester?
90%
What is the primary method used to terminate pregnancies before 13 weeks gestation?
Surgical evacuation
When is cervical preparation considered essential for terminating pregnancies?
What is the medication used for medical abortion before 13 weeks gestation?
Mifepristone
What has significantly increased since medical abortion became available and covered by MSP in BC?
First trimester medical abortions
'Parents cannot hold fetus if desired' refers to which method of pregnancy termination?
'Dilation & evacuation'
Learn about global abortion statistics, including the number of unintended pregnancies, terminated pregnancies, and deaths from unsafe abortions. Explore the epidemiology of abortions in Canada and British Columbia, with insights on the percentage of abortions by trimester and week.
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