Legal abortions continue to decline despite rise in population

According to the law, legal abortions are approved for women whose health would be likely to be harmed by a pregnancy.

Close up of female doctor holding syringe with injection (iilustrative)

Close up of female doctor holding syringe with injection (iilustrative)

(photo credit: ING IMAGE/ASAP)

ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

MAY 17, 2018 06:13

Updated: MAY 21, 2018 02:18

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