New Study From Norway Substantiates Link Between Abortion and Depression

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New research from Norway substantiates previous studies showing a link between abortion and mental health problems such as depression. This new research, conducted by Dr. Willy Pedersen, was recently published in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, a peer-reviewed medical journal.

The authors make the link clear in the conclusion of the abstract: "Young adult women who undergo induced abortion may be at increased risk for subsequent depression." They discuss the reasons for putting together the study and say they want to see if previous reports are accurate. "International studies suggest an increased risk of adverse outcomes such as depression, but many studies are weakened by poor design," they said.

"The aim of the study was to investigate whether induced abortion was a risk factor for subsequent depression."

The Norwegian researchers studied 5,768 women between the ages of 15 and 27 years and asked then questions concerning abortion and childbirth as well as family relationships and a number of individual characteristics, such as schooling and occupational history and conduct problems.

The results showed, "Young women who reported having had an abortion in their twenties were more likely to score above the cut-off point for depression." LifeNews.com.