流产

历史记载

从古至今，流产就一直既是一个医学问题也是一个道德问题。当一些内科医生在研究更安全的流产方法的时候，其他人却根本拒绝流产。许多宗教也总是对流产大加责难。同时，各国政府不时设法通过各种各样的限制性或较少限制性法律，来加强或减弱强制力。在20世纪的进程里，许多立法机构放宽了对反流产法律的限制。甚至于时至今日，虽然世界范围的许多妇女现在有权在医院或私人医生诊所进行合法流产，这个问题依然未能得到解决。

Abortion

Historical Notes

From ancient to modern times, abortion has been both a medical and a moral issue. While some physicians searched for safer abortion methods, others refused to perform abortions at all. Many religions have also always condemned abortion. At the same time, governments tried to prevent abortions by passing various restrictive or less restrictive laws, which, at various times, were vigorously or less vigorously enforced. In the course of the 20th century, many legislatures liberalized their anti-abortion laws. Still, even today, the issue has not been resolved, although many women around the world have now access to legal abortions in hospitals or in the doctor’s office.