Highest number of legal abortions recorded in the 30-34 age bracket

The 30-34 age group experienced the highest number of legal abortions, totaling 9,363. This significant figure surpasses the second-highest group, those aged 25-29 years, by 744 abortions, illustrating a notable demographic trend in reproductive health decisions.

Decreasing frequency of abortions with increasing age beyond 30

A clear trend emerges where the frequency of legal abortions decreases with increasing age beyond 30. The data shows a gradual decline from 9,363 abortions in the 30-34 years bracket to 2,725 in the 40 years and older category, highlighting a significant shift in reproductive choices or needs as age progresses.

Young adults and teenagers account for a smaller proportion of abortions

Individuals under 19 years and those within the 20-24 age bracket together accounted for 8,529 legal abortions, representing a smaller combined total compared to the 9,363 abortions observed in the 30-34 years age group alone. This indicates a lower incidence of abortions among younger age groups compared to their early thirties counterparts.

Most abortions occur in individuals under 35

Analyzing the data reveals that the majority of legal abortions, specifically 29,202 out of 36,263, occur in individuals under the age of 35. This statistic highlights that 80.5% of the recorded abortions were carried out in younger age groups, underscoring the demographic patterns in reproductive health choices.

The 35-39 age group shows a higher incidence than the youngest group

The number of abortions among individuals aged 35-39 years was 6,027, significantly exceeding the 2,336 abortions recorded in the under 19 age group by 3,691. This disparity suggests differing reproductive health dynamics and choices between the two age extremes.