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An epidemiological analysis of abortion in Georgia

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  • Rochat, R.W.
  • Tyler Jr., C.W.
  • Schoenbucher, A.K.

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Examination of abortion experience in Georgia following the passage of an abortion law based on the American Law Institute's Model Penal Code, intended to increase the availability of abortion, suggests that nonhospital abortions are still a black health problem, especially for unmarried blacks. Abortion mortality has declined for unmarried whites, married whites, and married black women. The abortion rate is highest for women under the age of 15 (falling into the rape catagory of the abortion law) and over 34 years (due to maternal physical health conditions). Maternal mental health indications are more restrictively defined in the medical community in Georgia. A comparison with several states liberalizing abortion laws demonstrates that in proportion to live births, markedly fewer hospital abortions have been performed in Georgia than in other states. Only 20 abortions were performed in Georgia each month until 1970 when the number increased to 47 due to publicity over a proposed abortion law. To reduce nonhospital abortion mortality, hospital abortions must be provided equitably to all women in need.

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  • Rochat, R.W. & Tyler Jr., C.W. & Schoenbucher, A.K., 1971. "An epidemiological analysis of abortion in Georgia," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 61(3), pages 543-552.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1971:61:3:543-552_2
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