2022 saw a record 251,377 abortions in England and Wales, a 17% increase from 2021 due to cost-of-living crisis and limited contraception access.
2022 saw a record high of 251,377 abortions in England and Wales, a 17% increase from 2021, primarily due to the cost of living crisis and limited access to contraception. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service found that financial factors influenced the decision to have an abortion for almost six in ten women. The increased demand for GPs and sexual health clinics, along with difficulties in obtaining desired contraception, also contributed to the rise in abortions.
May 23, 2024
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