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According to the [[United Nations]], [[Russia]] has the highest incidence of [[abortion]] in the world at a staggering 53.7 per 1000 live births<ref>[http://data.un.org/Data.aspx?d=GenderStat&f=inID:12 UN Data]]</ref> (amongst women aged 15-44). In 1920 Russia was the first country to legalize abortion for any reason although it was later banned between 1936 and 1954 by [[Josef Stalin]].  

According to the [[United Nations]], [[Russia]] has the highest incidence of [[abortion]] in the world at a staggering 53.7 per 1000 live births<ref>[http://data.un.org/Data.aspx?d=GenderStat&f=inID:12 UN Data]</ref> (amongst women aged 15-44). In 1920 Russia was the first country to legalize abortion for any reason although it was later banned between 1936 and 1954 by [[Josef Stalin]].  

Currently, [[abortion on demand]] is available during the first [[trimester]]<ref>Trimester - 12 weeks</ref> but up to 22 weeks for "social reasons". For "medical necessity" it may be performed at any time during pregnancy. It is reported that 20% of abortions are performed on women under the age of majority.

Currently, [[abortion on demand]] is available during the first [[trimester]]<ref>Trimester - 12 weeks</ref> but up to 22 weeks for "social reasons". For "medical necessity" it may be performed at any time during pregnancy. It is reported that 20% of abortions are performed on women under the age of majority.