TY - JOUR T1 - Abortion politics: do TRAP laws have an impact on women’s health? JF - BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health JO - BMJ Sex Reprod Health SP - 134 LP - 135 DO - 10.1136/bmjsrh-2017-200042 VL - 44 IS - 2 AU - Ganesh Acharya AU - Huan Liang Y1 - 2018/04/01 UR - http://jfprhc.bmj.com/content/44/2/134.abstract N2 - Abortion is regulated by law in most (if not all) countries, with a view to preventing abortion except under defined circumstances, and ensuring that abortions are performed safely. Abortion is allowed in 97% of the United Nations´ member states in order to save pregnant women’s lives.1 Today abortions are increasingly provided by healthcare personnel other than doctors, in community settings or even at home rather than in hospitals,2 3 and have become very safe in most countries where they are legal and accessible.2 4 However, regulations vary significantly around the world.1 In considering what legal position should be advocated and how regulation affects women’s health, it should be remembered that provision of safe … ER -