Abortion Around The World: Looking For The Golden Mean

January 2024 in “ Wiadomości Lekarskie ”

Kornelia Zaręba

Studysummary This study highlights that restrictive abortion laws, financial barriers, and lack of sexual education are major issues in countries like Poland, the USA, and Italy, suggesting needed changes such as improved sex education, access to contraception, and international networks for legal abortion.

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