Statistically speaking, who is more likely to have an abortion in the United States?
A) A 15-year-old
B) A 23-year-old
C) A 34-year-old
D) A 42-year-old

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According to the Guttmacher Institute, in 2017, women aged 20-24 had the highest abortion rate at 19.7 abortions per 1,000 women. The rate decreased as age increased, with women aged 35-39 having a rate of 11.9 abortions per 1,000 women and women aged 40-44 having a rate of 6.5 abortions per 1,000 women. Therefore, a 23-year-old is more likely to have an abortion than a 15-year-old, 34-year-old, or 42-year-old.

Statistically Speaking, Who Is More Likely to Have an Abortion