Thursday, June 22, 2023

Rise in Abortions in England and Wales Linked to Cost of Living Crisis, Say Experts

THE GUARDIAN: Steep rise in first half of 2022 follows trend from previous year, when Covid pandemic caused financial uncertainty

The number of abortions in England and Wales has risen sharply, with a charity saying that growing financial pressure on families could mean it continues to rise.

The number increased by 17%, from 105,488 between January and June 2021 to 123,219 over the same period in 2022, according to a report by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). » | Alexandra Topping | Thursday, June 22, 2023