Abortion is the deliberate ending of a pregnancy by removing the fetus from the mother's uterus and should only be carried out by trained medical personnel. Abortion was introduced at a very early age in society.

The practice of abortion was widespread in ancient times as a method of birthcontrol.Later it was restricted or forbidden by most world's religion, but it was not considered an offense in secular law until 19th century.

Legislative action in the 21st century has been aimed at permitting the termination of unwanted pregnancies for medical, social or private reasons. Mainly because of the high maternal death rate associated with illegal abortions, a rapidly expanding world pollution and dangerous pregnancy. Out of every 200 women who have illegal abortions 52 end up in the hospital and of those 52, who end up in the hospital 30 die.

Some countries now with moderately restrictive laws permit abortions to...