(CNN) � Here’s a look at abortion in the United States.
Facts
January 22, 1973 - - The , in a 7-2 decision, affirms the legality of a woman’s right to have an abortion under the Fourteenth Amendment to the
2003 - signs a law called the The law uses a non-medical phrase to describe a late-term procedure that involves dilation and extraction of the fetus. The law has been challenged in courts, including the Supreme Court, which in a 5-4 ruling in 2007.
May 2, 2022 - written by that would . The court confirms the authenticity of the document on May 3, but stresses it is not the final decision. The opinion in the case is not expected to be published until late June.
June 24, 2022 - with a holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. Going forward, abortion rights will be determined by states, unless Congress acts.
prohibits federal funds like Medicaid to be used to obtain or perform an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or if the mother’s life is in danger.
and policies from the Guttmacher Institute (As of May 15, 2024).
Statistics
Number of abortions reported to the :
2021: 625,978
2020: 620,327
2019: 629,898
2018: 619,591
2017: 609,095
2016: 623,471
2015: 638,169
2014: 652,639
2013: 644,435
2012: 699,202
2011: 730,322
2010: 765,651
2009: 789,217
2008: 825,564
2007: 827,609
2006: 852,385
1995: 1,210,883
1990: 1,429,247
1985: 1,328,570
1980: 1,297,606
* The totals may fluctuate depending on how many states provide numbers in a given year.
2021 Statistics
is the most recent year for which the CDC has released statistics.
The total number of abortions increased 5% from 2020 to 2021. There were 11.6 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15-44.
According to the CDC, 80.8% were performed at the ninth week or earlier and 93.5% were performed at or before 13 weeks. About 8.7% were performed later than 13 weeks.
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