How many American women will have an abortion in their lifetime? - podcast episode cover

How many American women will have an abortion in their lifetime?

Jul 02, 202210 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court overturned its 1973 ruling on Roe vs Wade - the case which guaranteed a constitutional right to a legal abortion across the US, sparking heated protests and debates across the country.

But how many American women will have an abortion in their lifetime? One statistic circulating online puts it at as high as one in three. Reporter Charlotte McDonald has been looking into the figures and has uncovered some surprising statistics.