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How Did the Restriction of Federal Funds for Abortion Affect Low-Income Women?

Willard Cates, Jr, MD, MPH

JAMA. 1981;246(10):1109-1112.

Abstract
In August 1977 the Hyde Amendment, which restricts the use of federal funds for abortion, was implemented; it remained in operation during the next 2% years. During this interval, the Hyde Amendment was effective in nearly eliminating federally financed abortions. However, an estimated 94% of pregnant, low-income women "at risk" obtained a legal abortion, 65% with state funds and 29% with other sources of funding. About 5% of low-income women continued their pregnancies to term, while only an estimated 1% resorted to illegal abortion. These results are contrary to the predictions of both "pro-life" and "pro-choice" advocacy groups.

(JAMA 1981;246:1109-1112)

Author Affiliations
From the Abortion Surveillance Branch, Family Planning Evaluation Division, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Abortion Surveillance Branch, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333 (Dr Cates).

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