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Stephanie Gardiner

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

A study shows there are complexities for women seeking abortion access, especially in regions. (Fraser Barton/AAP PHOTOS)

More Australian women are accessing medical terminations, but a resurgence in the anti-abortion movement threatens rural patients already forced to seek care on the quiet, experts say.

The number of women accessing abortion pills through GPs rose from one in 10,000 to more than two in 1000 between 2014 and 2021, according to research led by Flinders University.

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