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Complete 1 page APA formatted essay: Teenage pregnacies.

According to Melbye et al. (1997) there is an elevated risk of Breast Cancer associated with abortion.

In conclusion, although it may be the case that abortion is a moralistically complicated issue it may serve as a valuable tool in the fight to break the cycle of poverty. The direct costs of raising a child are extremely high,

and raising a child for young mothers may also mean that they would have to forgo educational opportunities that may bring a more successful future.

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Kerzinke, K. (2003) 30 Years After Abortion Ruling, New Trends but the Old Debate. New York Times [online] Available at http:// Accessed on March 26th 2011.

Melbye, M,. Wohlfahrt, J.. Olsen, J.. Frisch, M.. Westergaard, T.. Helwig-Larson, K.. Anderson, P. (January 9th 1997) Induced Abortion and the Risk of Breast Cancer. The New England Journal of Medicine. Vol. 336 No.2.

Smith, G. & Pell, J. (June 4th 2001) Teenage pregnancy and risk of adverse perinatal outcomes associated with first and second births: population based retrospective cohort study. British Medical Journal. University of Cambridge, Rosie Hospital. Cambridge CB2 2SW

Stein, R. (2010) Has the Recession Affected Abortion? The Washington Post. [online] Available at http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2010/05/has_the_recession_affected_abo.html