An article was released January 29, 2015 about the high abortion rate in China below I copied the article followed by the link if you would like to check it out.
Papers in China express concern over high abortion rates among young women and call for better sex education for the youth.
Health authorities say that 62% of the 13 million abortions carried out each year are performed on women aged between 20 and 29, most of whom are single, the China Daily reports.
The report adds that almost 20% of these women have had more than one abortion.
Experts believe that the number is even higher as the statistics exclude abortions carried out at unregistered clinics.
Guo Min, a health expert from a non-governmental organisation, tells the paper that most of these women are not well educated and have never received any sex education.
Echoing similar views, the China Youth Daily observes that the younger generation is more open, but the lack of sex education leads them to "display risky behaviour".
Sex is still a taboo subject in China and many parents and teachers avoid discussing the topic with youngsters.
Wu Shangchun, a researcher from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, tells the paper that young people are obtaining sex-related information from various avenues, and urges parents and schools to communicate more on the topic.
Experts are also concerned about the "misleading" advertisements that play down risks of abortions.
The Tianjin Daily criticises the "irresponsible advertisements" for claiming that such medical procedures are "quick, painless and risk-free", leading to reckless decision-making.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-30996036
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my own quick thoughts about the article and how it relates back to our class
and our overall theme of our course. Science has now evolved to the point where
people can chose to have their babies or not! In a way people now can play the
role of “God”. This can raise a number of question about mortality and religion
and how science and the enlightenment changed the course of history. Taoism one
of the religions in China who states “On the exclusive grounds that the
destruction of life and the disruption of Nature is in direct conflict with the
Tao” but yet millions of people are taking part in having abortions. This is a
clear example of enlightenment and science taking the front seat while religion
takes the back seat. Some may argue that this practice is a good practice and
it allows women to have control over their reproductive systems whereas some
others may believe this is morally heinous act. I want to make it clear I am in
no way taking a side , just playing devil’s advocate.
I find this article very eyeopening, especially considering members of this group, including myself, are in the age range of the highest abortion rate in China. Not only are the women between ages 20-29, but 20% of them have previously had an abortion. Not only does that question morality and the lack of religion that people have in our world today, but it also raises health risks as well. According to The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research, women who have had more than one abortion have higher risks of breast cancer and mental health issues as well as other health risks. As Geena said, I do not want to take a side on this matter, I just find it alarming that these women are putting their bodies in such a great deal of harm, with a majority of those said women unaware of the effects it could have on their overall health. Hopefully China will follow through with providing more education on sexual health to women in order bring awareness of the potential risks.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.deveber.org/summary-womens-health-after-abortion