Illegal induced abortion--a continuing problem in Nigeria.
Illegal induced abortion is still a major contributing factor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. It is very common among school girls who are still ignorant of contraception. A good percentage of the abortions are procured by nonmedically qualified personnel. The author has not only advocated the introduction of sex education into the school curriculum as a redeeming measure, but also the provision of contraception in schools and the liberalization of the abortion law.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
D000024:Abortion, Illegal / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D012736:Sex Education