The ACOG has never polled its membership on their opinions about induced abortion. In 1994, AAPLOG commissioned an independent agent to poll the entire membership of ACOG. The response rate was 25%. In particular, question #5 indicates that over 52% opposed abortion as a solution for unplanned pregnancy. AAPLOG 1995 Survey
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The Daling study was specifically commissioned and funded by the United States National Cancer Institute to investigate the abortion/breast cancer link. 845 women with breast cancer were compared with 961 controls. Janet Daling’s group found an overall 50% breast cancer risk increase by age 45 for women who have had an induced abortion. A 12%
The Howe study, done in 1989, was based totally on a prospective data base from the state of New York (both fetal death and breast cancer being mandated as reportable diseases). There is no possibility of “recall bias” influencing the result. The study found a 90% increase in breast cancer by age 40 among women
This collection of articles, letters, and news releases will define AAPLOG’s positions and actions on other pro-life issues not addressed elsewhere. AAPLOG Statement Against Violence This statement was originally released in 1994 after the murder of Dr. Gunn in Pensacola, Florida. It was re-affirmed in 1998 after the murder of Dr. Slepian in Buffalo, New
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