The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States (2018)

Chapter: 4 Long-Term Health Effects

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Suggested Citation: "4 Long-Term Health Effects." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. The Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the United States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/24950.

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