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Termination of Pregnancy In Malaysia – An Introduction to Sexual & Reproductive Rights and Termination of Pregnancy
Key Facts On Unsafe Abortions: Worldwide & Malaysia
- Between 2010–2014:
- On average, 56 million induced (safe and unsafe) abortions occurred worldwide each year.
- There were 35 induced abortions per 1000 women aged between 15–44 years.
- 25% of all pregnancies ended in an induced abortion.
- Around 25 million unsafe abortions were estimated to have taken place worldwide each year, almost all in developing countries. Over half of all estimated unsafe abortions globally were in Asia.
- Globally, between 4.7% – 13.2% of maternal deaths can be attributed to unsafe abortion.
- From the Malaysian CEMD report 2009-2011, 4.5% of maternal deaths was due to abortion in 2009, 1.4% in 2010 and 1.5% in 2011.
- Around 7 million women are admitted to hospitals every year in developing countries, as a result of unsafe abortion.
- Safe abortion must be provided or supported by a trained person using WHO recommended methods appropriate for the pregnancy duration.
- Almost every abortion death and disability could be prevented through sexuality education, use of effective contraception, provision of safe, legal induced abortion, and timely care for complications.
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