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AGI DATA (Ohio)
Total Abortions (2008): 33,550
The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) reports that 33,550 abortions took place in Ohio during 2008. In 2005, there were 35,060 abortions reported.
Total Abortions Rank (2008): #11
Out of the 50 states (+ Washington DC) that AGI lists data for, Ohio’s 2008 abortion total places it at number 11 on the list (#1 on the list is the state or district with the most abortions and #51 is the state or district with the fewest).
Abortion Rate* (2008): 14.7
The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) reports that the 2008 abortion rate for Ohio was 14.7. In 2005, the abortion rate in Ohio was 14.9. It was 16.5 in 2000. The 2008 abortion rate across the entire United States was 19.6.
*The abortion rate is the number of abortions per 1,000 women aged 15-44 years.
Abortion Rate Rank (2008): #28
Out of the 50 states (+ Washington DC) that AGI lists data for, Ohio’s 2008 abortion rate places it at number 28 on the list (#1 on the list is the state or district with the highest abortion rate and #51 is the state or district with the lowest).
Percentage of Pregnancies Ending in Abortion (2008): 16%
In 2008, 215,500 women in Ohio became pregnant. 69% of these pregnancies resulted in live births and 16% in induced abortions
Total Abortion Facilities (2008): 26
In 2008, the Alan Guttmacher Institute reports that there were 26 abortion providers in Ohio. There were 27 providers in 2005 and 35 providers in 2000.
Abortion Restrictions (2011):
- The parent of a minor must consent before an abortion is provided.
- A woman must receive state-directed counseling that includes information designed to discourage her from having an abortion and then wait 24 hours before the procedure is provided.
- Public funding is available for abortion only in cases of life endangerment, rape or incest.
