Anyone paying attention knows that the medical establishment does not believe in any restriction on abortion, and moreover, that it should be provided free anytime a woman wants to terminate a pregnancy. For example, a current editorial in The Lancet celebrates the editors’ view that more than 800 million women recently gaining better access to abortion, while decrying “barriers” such as waiting periods (and unstated, ultrasound imaging) that data shows, save the lives of unborn babies:
Gains in legal access to abortion are worth celebrating. An analysis between 1994 and 2023 by Katy Mayall and colleagues showed an incredible trend towards the liberalisation of abortion laws across all regions of the world. 825 million women now have access to abortion services who did not before. However, progress has not been uniform. Complete bans on abortion or restrictive laws are concentrated in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with 97% of unsafe abortions globally concentrated in developing nations. And other barriers exist beyond legality. Mandatory waiting periods and counselling, refusals to provide abortions, harassment and obstruction, and cost can all impede or delay access. Populations marginalised on the basis of race, age, sexuality, and income are typically the most affected and there are strong intersectional and social justice dimensions to abortion access.
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