(http://static.mediamatic.nl/f/gsnd/image/682-260-130.jpg) | Abortion law varies from country to country, with regard to religious, moral, and cultural sensibilities. RED: Abortion illegal in all circumstances or permitted only to save a woman's life. PINK:Abortion legally permitted only to save a woman's life or protect her physical health. YELLOW: Abortion legally permitted only to protect mental health. BLUE: Abortion legally permitted on socioeconomic grounds WHITE: Abortion on request 46 million abortions are performed worldwide every year. Of these, 26 million are said to occur in places where abortion is legal |