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Abortion restrictions linked to reduced maternal mortality

December 11, 2009

Proponents of legal abortion often argue that laws restricting the practice elevate the medical risks facing women, especially in poor countries. But a study by the World Economic Forum suggests the opposite, finding that countries that prohibit abortion often show the most success in reducing maternal mortality.

 


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