The number of abortions fell by 19% to 862,000 between 2011 and 2017.
The abortion rate in the United States hit a 46-year low in 2017, a drop experienced in both conservative-led states that have restricted the procedure and liberal-led states that have expanded access,The nationwide rate dropped to 13.5 abortions per 1,000 girls and women ages 15 through 44 in 2017, from 16.
Opponents of abortion are likely to hail the drop in the overall number of abortions in the United States and the effect of the laws. But Guttmacher’s chief executive and president, Dr. Herminia Palacio, said the focus should not be on the rate.“Lowering the abortion rate is not the goal here. The abortion rate is just a number,” she said. “Policy should focus on patients’ health and rights, regardless of how it might affect the abortion rate.
California, for instance, has actively tried to expand access to abortion. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this yearand hailed their opportunity to “exercise their reproductive rights.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Treasury yields fall ahead of Fed decisionU.S. government debt yields fell Wednesday morning as traders geared up for the latest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
Read more »
Remember this trendy 90s fashion brand? It's back — and mostly under $50 — at WalmartThe brand's revival brings forth hundreds of chic fall fashions at low costs.
Read more »
Cut and run: How U.S. stocks react in Fed easing cyclesNot all U.S. rate-cutting cycles are created equal, at least when it comes to ho...
Read more »
FedEx to increase shipping rates across units in 2020U.S. package delivery company FedEx Corp said on Monday shipping rates at its ex...
Read more »