Inequalities in accessing sexual, reproductive healthcare persist: WHO study

Rates of unintended pregnancies, abortions vary widely within the same region and geographies, it says

By Taran Deol
Published: Friday 25 March 2022

The world has not been successful in reducing inequalities concerning access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, according to a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO).

This is reflected by the fact that the rates of unintended pregnancies and abortions vary widely within the same region and geographies. The income level of a country does not impact these indicators, contrary to general assumptions.

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