Abortion Public Policy

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This paper discusses the public policy regarding abortion in the United States. The paper describes the previous policy and its implications for society. It then describes how the policy has been changed and the benefits that the government hoped to achieve by introducing new legislation. The paper also discusses the effects of parental involvement on the rate of abortion.

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"With the above discussion, we have reached the conclusion that parental involvement can work as a serious deterrent to abortion. This deterrent is required in order to promote other means of birth control. A minor engaging in sexual activity should be educated about the use of contraceptives so abortion is not seen as an alternative. Some important recommendations have also been made which are adequate backed by court rulings such as prohibiting the use of federal funds, physicians' notification to parents and court permission. All these methods along with parental involvement laws can significantly reduced the chances of a minor using abortion as alternative birth control method."

Sample of Sources Used:

• CDC Surveillance Surveys. (1990). Vol. 39(46). Public Health Service, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA.
• Henshaw, S. K., and J. Van Vort, Abortion Factbook: 1992 Edition, Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1992 .
• Senderowitz, J., & Paxmon, J. M. (1985). Adolescent fertility: Worldwide concerns. Population Bulletin, 46(2), 1-44.
• Donovan, P., Our Daughters' Decisions: The Conflict in State Law on Abortion and Other Issues, Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1992 .
• Gold, R. B., Abortion and Women's Health, Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1990 .

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