Study: Abortion Rate at Lowest Point Since 1973

Monday, 03 February 2014 | by Pat's Picks

A new study finds the abortion rate in the United States has dropped to its lowest point since the Supreme Court legalized the procedure in all 50 states. The Washington Post says the study suggests long-acting contraception methods have had a significant impact in reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies. There were fewer than 17 abortions for every 1,000 women in 2011, the latest year for which figures were available.

SOURCE: Washington Post