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Health Services for the Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Canada , Costs and Cost Analysis , Cross-Cultural Comparison , Health Services for the Aged/economics , Health Services for the Aged/organization & administration , Humans , National Health Programs/organization & administration , United StatesSubject(s)
Health Services for the Aged , Preventive Health Services , Public Health Administration , Aged , Canada , Female , Home Care Services , Humans , Life Style , Male , Primary Prevention , RiskSubject(s)
Health Policy , Health Services for the Aged/economics , Aged , Canada , Europe , Humans , Old Age Assistance , Population/trends , United StatesABSTRACT
PIP: The Canadian criminal code was revised in 1969 to permit therapeutic abortion following committee certification that the pregnancy jeopardized the mother's health. Since that time there has been an increase in the annual number of abortions performed, creating strong national opposition to the law. Passage of the revised law seems to have cut down on the incidence of illegal abortion, illegitimate births, and forced marriages. It is expected that the law will also result in improved perinatal and neonatal health. There remains a need for improved abortion counseling and contraception and sterilization services.^ieng
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Abortion, Therapeutic , Abortion, Induced , Americas , Canada , Developed Countries , Family Planning Services , North AmericaABSTRACT
Reviewing Canadian policy and planning for old people, Dr. Cope Schwenger reminds us of our own "geriatric crisis" and governmental intervention, and its effect in the provision of services. Several issues are examined demonstrating mutual problems in each of our countries, and the considerations given to planning for access and distribution of services in long term care are germane in the United States.
