Number travelling for abortion lowest since 1991

The number of women travelling to England and Wales to have an abortion has fallen to its lowest level since 1991.

Number travelling for abortion lowest since 1991

In 2011, 4,149 women had a pregnancy terminated in Britain but gave an Irish address. This represented a drop of 253 on 2010.

The Irish Family Planning Association said the reduction represented better access to contraception and improved attitudes to sexual health.

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