The Lasting Effects Of Having — Or Being Denied — An Abortion

The Lasting Effects Of Having — Or Being Denied — An Abortion

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Dr. Diana Greene Foster interviewed 1,000 women over 10 years who either had or were denied abortions. Her study looked at the women’s mental, physical and economic health. Foster says the data reveal, “95 percent of women who receive an abortion later report that it was the right decision for them.” Her book is ‘The Turnaway Study.’

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