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The result of a WHO research project, this work examines abortion in the developing world and what happens when it occurs. The editors advocate the legalization of abortion as a first step, but show that true reproductive freedom depends on women's empowerment and quality health care. Of the 20 million unsafe abortions performed each year, 90 per cent occur in the developing world. Even in countries, such as China, where abortion is fully accessible in practice as well as theory, our understanding of the phenomenon is only partial. Using the results of a World Health Organization research project, this book provides information on abortion, why it happens and what happens when it does. There are sections detailing women's perspectives and also chronicling the provider's views and the effect they have on medical provision. Several contributions discuss the relationship between contraception and abortion, while a section on the rising abortion rate among adolescents addresses a newly emerging concern for the programme managers around the world. While the editors put the case for the legalization of abortion as a first step, they show that true reproductive freedom depends on women's empowerment and an acceptable quality of health care.

abortus (vrijwillige zwangerschapsafbreking) --- anticonceptie (voorbehoedsmiddelen, contraceptie, geboortecontrole) --- ontwikkelingsland (derdewereld) --- avortement (interruption volontaire de grossesse, IVG) --- contraception (contrôle des naissances) --- pays en développement (tiersmonde) --- Age group sociology --- Ethics of family. Ethics of sexuality --- Gynaecology. Obstetrics --- Sexology --- Sociology of the developing countries --- Hygiene. Public health. Protection --- Developing countries --- Gezinsethiek. Seksuele ethiek --- Sociologie van de ontwikkelingslanden --- Sociologie van de leeftijdsgroepen --- Seksuologie --- Hygiëne. Gezondheidszorg. Bescherming --- Gynaecologie. Obstetrica --- Ontwikkelingslanden --- Contraception --- Healthcare --- Youth --- Attitudes --- Sexuality --- Book --- Abortion

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The aim of the research underpinning this volume was threefold: to determine how countries understand and are acting on the Programme of Action endorsed by the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994; how efforts to implement that program can be assessed; and what is needed to move forward. The resulting case studies help also to answer broader questions regarding assistance for health and sustainable development from the perspective of both developing and donor countries. The authors focus especially on the ICPD reproductive health agenda, considering its viability and sustainability, current and alternative sources for financing at the national level, and the current and future importance of international donor aid. Each case study, while concentrating on the public sector, also addresses the critical roles of NGOs and corporate actors. The concluding chapter discusses lessons learned thus far about the reproductive health approach to population and development.

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries.