What Has Been Found Related to Cross-Cultural Factors and Abortion

question 65

Multiple Choice

What has been found related to cross-cultural factors and abortion statistics?

• A) Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have lower rates of abortion.
• B) Countries that have more liberal abortion laws have higher rates of abortion.
• C) Nearly 90% of abortions worldwide involve legal abortion procedures.
• D) Women in all countries have primary decision-making capacity over abortion.

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Definitions:

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