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This article talks about how access to abortion is limited for adolescents in most countries because of restrictions cause by the laws. The article talks about how many states in the U.S require parental consent or notification before an adolescent is able to get an abortion. The article states that having parent consent or notification can be justified for multiple reasons such as, psychological harm that abortion can cause, adolescents not being able to make a educated decision, and benefits of parent involvement. However, the article says that studies have show low risks associated with abortion and that adolescents seeking to have an abortion seem to make a informed choice. The article states that one quarter of women in the world are living

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