“The Impact of Denying Abortion: Health, Social, and Economic”
Denying abortion for women who are not ready can impact the women, the child, and society as a whole. International research indicates that forcing a pregnancy to continue can increase mental health risks, social problems, and the economic burden on the country.
1. Impact on Children Born from Unplanned Pregnancies
- Children born to unprepared mothers are at higher risk of behavioral and mental health issues
- They are 11 times more likely to commit legal offenses than the average child
- They have a higher chance of relying on state welfare and facing educational challenges
2. Impact on Women Denied Abortion
- 1 in 3 women feel resentment and bear long-term stress
- Half experience emotional tension, and 1 in 4 suffer from mental illness
- They are at risk of poverty, unemployment, and chronic mental health issues
3. Economic and Social Impact
- The state’s financial burden increases due to welfare and public health systems
- Women unable to access abortion are more likely to drop out of the labor market
- The crime rate in society tends to increase, according to long-term studies
Women’s decision-making rights are key
- Access to safe abortion services helps reduce mental health, social, and economic issues
- Forcing a pregnancy to continue in unprepared conditions can affect the quality of life for both mother and child
Information from RSA Thai, “How Denying Unprepared Pregnant Women Affects,” RSA Thai, https://rsathai.org/contents/140/, accessed on March 10, 2024
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