title: The Idea of the Maternal Protection Act and Its Application: From the standpoint of Japan Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.
authors.affiliation: President, Japan Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Tokyo, Japan ( yggqn324@yahoo.co.jp ).
authors.forename: Toshihiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Terao
keywords: Abortion laws; Eugenic Protection Act; Illegal abortion; Induced abortion; Maternal Protection Act; Maternal welfare