2020年前半の中絶実態統計早くも発表！ 手法も変化
中絶薬のオンライン処方で中絶手術は激減、明らかに早期化された傾向も
Abortion statistics for England and Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic - GOV.UK
イギリスでは9月上旬までの中絶数は微増、中絶時の妊娠週数は短縮。
To date there have been 109,836 abortions carried out in 2020, a small increase on the same period in the previous year. This demonstrates that while many essential healthcare services have had to pause activity due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to abortion care has been unaffected due to the innovative use of telemedicine.
The statistics show a significant reduction in average gestation, with 86% of abortions performed before 10 weeks (compared to 81% the previous year) and 50% of abortions performed before 7 weeks (compared to 40% the previous year). Abortion is considered a safe procedure and the risk of complication is further reduced the earlier it is carried out.
英国3/30～自宅中絶解禁
From March 30 2020, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care put in place a temporary measure to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and ensure continued access to abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible women and girls are able to take both pills for early medical abortion up to 10 weeks in their own homes, following a telephone or e-consultation with a clinician, without the need to first attend a hospital or clinic. This change has been made on a temporary basis only and is time limited for two years, or until the pandemic is over.
COVID-19 has increased the takeup of medical abortion via telehealth | Marie Stopes Australia
