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To: Galatea; madg
There is no evidence to support the assertion that abortion has improved the health of women. The maternal mortality and morbidity rate decreased independently of the legalization of abortion, and even contraception. Take a look at the CDC information available on the net. Antibiotics and improved general health are responsible for that decrease. (I have that reference at the office, but you could search on the CDC site, if you can't wait until I can post it)

Information on abortion statistics are published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly by the CDC. Deaths due to abortion have only been collected since the early '70's.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00001467.htm

Of special interest is the simultaneous fall in mortality due to spontaneous abortion and that due to elective abortion in the '70's. This is probably due to improved surgical techniques, antibiotic use, and the vacuum suction.

83 posted on 01/10/2002 5:25:16 AM PST by hocndoc
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I'm sorry but I just don't see the necessity of Planned Parenthood anyway. Gee, as far as condoms go, what's wrong with going to the local drug store and buying them? They aren't that expensive. Certainly a poor person who needs a condom for free, can atleast afford a place to have sex, be it a car or a home. So why can't that spring $12 for a box of condoms? Whatever! Birth control pills aren't that expensive either. Planned Parenthood still makes you pay for them, just about $10 cheaper than a doctor.

What's wrong with just going to a doctor? Oh, I forgot. Poor people don't have health care. Guess we better call Hillary to fix that problem for us. You can go to your county hospital and get them just as easily as Planned Parenthood.

Correct me if I'm wrong on this, but I thought organizations who receive tax money can't support a candidate? Is that right or wrong?

87 posted on 01/10/2002 5:40:48 AM PST by SpookBrat
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