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Towards an understanding of the American abortion rate

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Caroline Francome  and
Colin Francome
Caroline Francome
Affiliation:
Department Of Humanities, Middlesex Polytechnic, HendonLondon.
Colin Francome
Affiliation:
Department Of Humanities, Middlesex Polytechnic, HendonLondon.
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Summary

This article considers the birth control experience of 800 patients for abortion in the United States and makes comparison with British data. The results uncover some cultural factors associated with non-use of contraception. Some suggestions are made as to social changes that would be desirable to reduce the abortion rate.

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Research Article
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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 11 , Issue 3 , July 1979 , pp. 303 - 313
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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