title: Induced abortion in sub-Saharan Africa.
abstract: Unsafe abortions and their complications are a major cause of maternal mortality. Hospital based studies from most African countries confirm that up to 50% of maternal deaths are due to abortion. This paper reviews problem of induced abortion in sub-Saharan Africa. Issues of prevalence and prevention are addressed while acknowledging the need to review the legal regimes operating in these countries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Services, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
authors.forename: K O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Rogo
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000379:methods / Q000401:mortality* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D002423:Cause of Death; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy