Percentage distribution of pregnancies by outcome and planning status, and rates per 1,000 women 15-44: world, developed countries, developing countries and regions.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Publication: Readings on Induced Abortion, Volume 2: A World Review 2000

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Percentage distribution of pregnancies by outcome and planning status, and rates per 1,000 women 15-44: world, developed countries, developing countries and regions Percentage distribution Area Planned birth Mistimed birth World 47 9 Developed countries (1) 38 10 Developing countries (2) 49 9 Estimates by region: Africa 54 12 Asia Eastern Asia (excludes Japan) 47 5 Rest of Asia 51 9 Latin America 33 15 Europe Eastern Europe 25 5 Rest of Europe 52 10 North America, Oceania, Japan 41 17 Area Unwanted birth Induced abortion World 7 22 Developed countries (1) 3 36 Developing countries (2) 7...

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