Abortion in South Australia, 1971–86: an update
In: Journal of biosocial science: JBS, Band 23, Heft 3, S. 285-296
ISSN: 1469-7599
SummaryOfficial statistics on abortion in South Australia for the period 1971–86 are analysed in terms of incidence, age of patients and nuptiality, reasons for abortion, method of termination, period of gestation, previous abortions and concurrent sterilisation. Demographic implications are discussed and recommendations are made for more education and counselling, especially for younger and unmarried women for whom the incidence of abortion seems to be rising.