Abortions in
New York City Teenagers Aged 15-19 for Calendar Year 2000
Nearly
58% (14,611) of pregnancies in NYC teenagers aged 15-19 ended
in abortion.
RANKING
OF COUNTIES BY TEENAGE PREGNANCY RATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000
| County |
Rate* |
| Bronx |
139.7
|
| Kings |
104.4
|
| Manhattan |
99.2 |
| Queens |
80.5
|
| Staten
Island |
59.9 |
| |
|
| New
York City |
101.8 |
| Rest
of NYS |
49.7 |
* TEENAGE PREGNANCY RATE=NUMBER OF TEENAGE (15-19) PREGNANCIES
PER 1,000 FEMALE POPULATION AGED 15-19.
The
teenage pregnancy rate in NYC is more than twice that of the
rest of New York State
According
to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, the NYC teen pregnancy
rate was nearly 50% higher than the national average in 1997,
the last year for which national data are available.
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Percentage
of Pregnancies Ending in Abortion in 2000 by Resident County
The latest statistics from the NYS
Dept of Health reveal the following:
- Over 100,000 abortions
took place in New York City, Long Island and Westchester
- The abortion ratio in NYC
is twice that of the rest of NYS
- Over 42% (89,037) of pregnancies
ended in abortion in NYC alone
- Well over 50% (44,344)
of pregnancies in NYC's African-American community ended
in abortion
- Nearly 58% (14,611) of
pregnancies in NYC teenagers aged 15-19 ended in abortion
- Abortion Ratio = Number
of Induced Abortions per 1000 Live Births
- Source: NYS Dept.of Health;
Vital Statistics for Year 2000
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 The
Abortion Zip Code Map
Abortions by Resident Zip Code Map for 1998 for New York City,
Long Island and Westchester, with data obtained from the New York
State Department of Health, Bureau of Biometrics
Why is there only data for 1998?
1998 was the most current and complete set of data we were able
to obtain when we began this project. We have plans to launch more
current data as the NYS DOH makes it available and we are able to
process it. This is a very time-consuming and costly project, but
we feel it is more than worth the effort, as it puts the scope of
the problem into true perspective for the first time.
If you are interested in supporting this ongoing Abortion zip code
map project with your time or your resources, please contact Project
REACH at info@projectreach.org.
If you have previously read this section, feel free to go
directly to
the map. Otherwise, please read below for important information
first.
LOOKING AT THE FACTS
To present the statistics in a graphic, easy-to-read format, Project
REACH uses recent reports from the Department of Health to highlight
the percentage of pregnancies ending in abortion in zip code regions
throughout the city. From these graphics it is clear that women
in the poorer areas tend to turn to abortion more often. Financial
strain and limited access to affordable health care are too often
reasons these women and their families resort to abortion. Project
REACH exists to address this reality, by providing support to
the pregnancy centers that help these women choose life. These centers
offer counseling, financial assistance, medical referrals, baby
items and vital information in a time of crisis, and operate with
the conviction that no woman should feel pressured into abortion
through economic or social reasons.
How do I use this map?
First, in order to view this map, you will need the Flash
Player plugin for your browser. Most browsers already have
this player pre-installed, but if you click thru to the map and
don't see anything, you will need to download
and install the Flash Player.
The map will first show you an overview of the abortion rates for
New York City, Long Island and Westchester. These percentage rates
were calculated by dividing the number of total pregnancies by the
number of reported abortions. By moving your cursor over each county
you will be able to see the actual number of births, abortions and
overall abortion rates in the statistics viewing window in the lower
right hand corner of the screen.
For further information you may then click on any of the counties
to be taken to a more detailed map. This map will show all the available
zip codes for that area. Keep in mind that not all the zip codes
in every county are graphically represented. For zip codes where
the statistics were very low, they were combined with a nearby zip
code or only included in the overall county total. This was done
to ensure the privacy of individuals and to streamline the presentation
of the maps.
On the left hand side there are also various navigation tools.
Use the Back button to return to the map you were previously
on, and use the Zoom and Pan controls to expand or
contract the map and move around in it.
How can I find out what the abortion rate is in my ZIP code?
Simply browse to your county and locate your zip code on the
map. You may also use the Search Box on the left hand side. Simply
type in your zip code and you will be taken to the individual map.
Why is there only data for 1998?
1998 was the most current and complete set of data we were able
to obtain when we began this project. We have plans to launch more
current data as the NYS DOH makes it available and we are able to
process it. This is a very time-consuming and costly project, but
we feel it is more than worth the effort, as it puts the scope of
the problem into true perspective for the first time.
If you are interested in supporting this ongoing Abortion zip code
map project with your time or your resources, please contact Project
REACH at info@projectreach.org.
Go to the Abortion
Zip Code Map now.
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