Overview
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Explore the global demography of abortion in this 1-hour 12-minute lecture from Yale University's "Global Problems of Population Growth" course. Examine worldwide abortion statistics, comparing rates across different countries and analyzing the impact of legal, religious, and cultural factors. Investigate the relationship between abortion and maternal health, contraception use, and societal controversies. Gain insights into the complex interplay between abortion practices, healthcare systems, and population dynamics. Delve into topics such as abortion data, country-level statistics, health and safety considerations, legality issues, contraception's role, and the ongoing debate surrounding abortion.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Abortion Data
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- Chapter 2. Country Level Abortion Data
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- Chapter 3. Abortion Rates: Health, Safety, Religion and Legality
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- Chapter 4. Abortion: Legality and Health
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- Chapter 5. Contraception and Abortion
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- Chapter 6. Abortion as a Controversy
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