Unplanned Pregnancies in Toronto: A Persistent Social Concern

balita.ca

Factuality

Ownership

Unplanned Pregnancies in Toronto: A Persistent Social Concern

Unplanned pregnancies remain a public health and social issue in Canada, particularly in cities like Toronto. While statistics show a decline in unintended pregnancies, approximately 50% of pregnancies in Canada are still unplanned. Between 1990 and 2019, unintended pregnancy rates increased, though abortion rates declined. In Toronto, the pregnancy rate among women aged 15 to 49 has decreased over the past decade, yet marginalized communities c…