Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Abortion Statistics: Year ended December 2013
Abortion Statistics: Year ended December 2013
18 June
2014
The number of abortions performed in New Zealand
decreased in 2013, Statistics New Zealand said today. A
total of 14,073 induced abortions were performed in New
Zealand in 2013. This was 672 fewer than in 2012.
The general abortion rate (abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years) decreased from 16.1 per 1,000 in 2012 to 15.4 in 2013. This rate is the lowest since 1994, when it was 15.3 per 1,000. The lower abortion rate indicates that the decrease in the number of abortions was due to fewer women having abortions, rather than to changes in the size or age structure of the population.
For more information about
these statistics:
• Visit Abortion Statistics: Year ended December
2013
ends
Braden Currie: Sets Sights On The Ironman North American Championships In Texas
Whanganui Regional Museum: Historic Wedding Dress Unveiled, A Piece Of Marton’s Heritage
Donovan Ryan: Local Runner Takes Out Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon
University of Auckland: Tributes Flow For Much Loved Pacific Leader Melegalenu’u Ah Sam
NZEI: Ministry Of Education Cuts Will Disproportionately Affect Pasifika
Day One Hapai te Haeata: Call To Action For Young Filmmakers Against The Backdrop Of Funding Cuts