induced abortion and epidemiology
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INDUCED ABORTION:A. DEFINITION: Abortion refers to the premature expulsion of the products of conception from the uterus, usually before the 20th week of pregnancy. An abortion may be spontaneous (naturally occurring), sometimes called a miscarriage, or induced (intentionally performed). Induced abortion is performed when contraceptive methods are not used or fail to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Medical termination of pregnancy refers to both the surgical methods and drug induced methods verifie...
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