Abortion Numbers Down In Idaho, Kentucky, And Nebraska.(pro life movement education United States)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

Idaho pro-lifers have seen a steady decline in the number of abortions. From a high in 1981 of 2,706 aborted babies, there were a record-low 801 abortions in 2000, according to the state's Vital Statistics Annual Report. The previous record was set the year before -- 867 abortions were recorded in 1999.

Chuck Uhlenkott, board member of Right to Life of Idaho, told NRL News that several factors can be cited for the decrease in abortions. "We feel strongly that legislation, education, and exposure have contributed," he said. "Activity during the legislative session, even when we're not able to pass a particular bill, helps to get the message out."

Kentucky pro-lifers agreed that even unsuccessful right to life legislative attempts increase the public's awareness of the life issues and the humanity of the unborn. "During the time we're trying to pass a pro-life bill, we're also educating the public," Michael Janocik, assistant director of the Kentucky Right to Life Association, told NRL News.

Kentucky Right to Life conducts a media campaign that focuses both on helping women by publicizing a toll-free pregnancy help hotline and on changing the general public's mind and ...