Abortions drop for fifth year in Wis.

Updated: Tuesday, 30 Jun 2009, 4:24 PM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 30 Jun 2009, 4:24 PM CDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The number of abortions performed in Wisconsin continues to drop.

A state report released Tuesday found 8,229 abortions were performed in the state last year, down from 8,267 in 2007. The number of abortions in the state has fallen for five straight years now.

Girls under age 18 had 500 abortions, down from 551 last year. Parents gave their consent in 452 abortions last year.

A little more than two-thirds of abortions were performed on unmarried women.

State law requires the Department of Health Services to produce an annual report on abortion rates.

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