The New Zealand Abortion Study

[dajoga]

The Elephant in the Living Room
The New Zealand Abortion Study

February 24, 2006

Professor David Fergusson, director of the Christchurch Health and Development Study in New Zealand, is firmly pro-choice. But I suspect the good professor might understand if I point out that, lately, he’s been getting a little taste of what it’s like to be pro-life.

Fergusson and two colleagues, L. John Horwood and Elizabeth Ridder, conducted a study on abortion and mental health. And they didn’t find what they expected to find. Their report states, “Those having an abortion [under age 25] had elevated rates of subsequent mental health problems including depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviours and substance use disorders.” Their report goes on to say, “The findings suggest that abortion in young women may be associated with increased risks of mental health problems.”

more (http://www.pfm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=BreakPoint_Commentaries1&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=18115)

Hmmmm.....more bad news for the baby-killers.:bdh:

[USPatriot8320]

Makes perfect sense tho....

[HomeschoolrsRUs]

From the quoted portion:
"Their report goes on to say, “The findings suggest that abortion in young women may be associated with increased risks of mental health problems.”

I'd say after three suicide attempts, 3 different counselors at three different times, and a program at an outpatient treatment facility, I'm living proof of that!