When is Abortion Acceptable? By Country
by Anthony Sibley (AJ) on Aug 1, 2013 | Views: 410 | Score: 2
| Percentage of Countries | |
|---|---|
| Saving Woman's Life | 97 |
| Preserving Physical Health | 67 |
| Preserving Mental Health | 63 |
| Case of Rape or Incest | 29 |
| Economic or Social Restraints | 34 |
| Solely Based on Request | 29 |
Acceptable Instances for Abortion, by Law
Percentage of Countries with Legislation Allowing for Abortion in Given Circumstance
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While some form of abortion is legal in most parts of the globe, laws vary greatly on the grounds in which a woman can actually obtain one. Less than half of the world's nations allow abortion in the case of rape or incest, and over 70% do not accept merely a woman's request.