Abortions at record high in England and Wales ‘driven by cost of living’
Providers and doctors say lack of access to contraception another reason for the 11% rise in procedures in 2023 The rising cost of living and a lack of access to contraception have driven another rise in abortion rates in England and Wales, providers and doctors said.Government statistics released...
<p>Providers and doctors say lack of access to contraception another reason for the 11% rise in procedures in 2023 </p><p>The rising cost of living and a lack of access to contraception have driven another rise in abortion rates in England and Wales, providers and doctors said.</p><p>Government <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/abortion-statistics-for-england-and-wales-2023/abortion-statistics-commentary-england-and-wales-2023">statistics</a> released on Thursday showed that abortions increased by 11% in 2023 compared with the previous year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/15/abortions-record-high-england-wales-cost-of-living-contraception">Continue reading...</a>
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