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After reading this chapter and answering the discussion questions that follow, you should be able to
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Critically analyze the history, incidence, and reasons for abortion from a global perspective.
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Identify and discuss differences in implementation of abortion laws and policies across different countries, and the public health implications with particular attention to unsafe abortion and abortion-related mortality and morbidity.
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Explain abortion techniques and safety and appraise the emerging trend toward earlier abortion in countries where abortion is safe and available.
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Discuss postabortion care – its evolution, current best practices, and examples.
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Kulczycki, A. (2009). Abortion and Postabortion Care. In: Ehiri, J. (eds) Maternal and Child Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/b106524_11
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