New Zealand. Department of Health :Abortion! Except on medical grounds, abortion is a crime. Let the new life be born! For a healthier nation. Issued by the Dept of Health. 4a [1944]

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New Zealand. Department of Health :Abortion! Except on medical grounds, abortion is a crime. Let the new life be born! For a healthier nation. Issued by the Dept of Health. 4a [1944]

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Description

A flier showing an illustration of a woman with her head resting on her arms. The first part of the text describes her situation: "She was told abortion was quite safe. The criminal abortionist who took her money said there was nothing to fear. But it wasn't safe - it never is. And this girl has paid with her health, and is in danger of paying with her life". There are statistics about the rate of abortion (13 induced abortions for every 100 births), and further text about the dangers to liv...

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Date created

1944

Creator

New Zealand. Department of Health

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22791090

Related subjects

Abortion / Pro-life movement / Women / Mental health / Health and hygiene

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