Requests for Abortion in Latin America Related to Concern about Zika Virus Exposure
Author(s): Aiken, Abigail; Scott, J.G.; Gomperts, R.; Trussell, James; Worrell, M.; et al
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http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/pr11b33| Abstract: | On November 17th 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an epidemiological alert regarding Zika virus in Latin America.1 Several countries subsequently issued health advisories, including cautions about microcephaly, declarations of national emergency, and unprecedented warnings urging women to avoid pregnancy. Yet in most Latin-American countries, abortion is illegal or highly restricted,2 leaving pregnant women with few options. |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Citation: | Aiken, ARA, Scott, JG, Gomperts, R, Trussell, J, Worrell, M, Aiken, CE. (2016). Requests for Abortion in Latin America Related to Concern about Zika Virus Exposure. New England Journal of Medicine, 375 (396 - 398). doi:10.1056/NEJMc1605389 |
| DOI: | doi:10.1056/NEJMc1605389 |
| ISSN: | 0028-4793 |
| Pages: | 396 - 398 |
| Type of Material: | Journal Article |
| Journal/Proceeding Title: | New England Journal of Medicine |
| Version: | Author's manuscript |
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