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Proposed Updates to Statistics Section

Hello,

In reviewing the current Statistics section of the article, I noticed that the information is quite outdated, with the majority of data from the 1990s. The most recent data included was from 2017. I am proposing a complete rewrite of this section to maintain neutrality on the controversial topic while also providing current, up-to-date information. My initial proposed update for this section is listed below. I also plan to add further data that is specific to the state and demographics as included within the terminated pregnancy reports. Thank you.

The Indiana Department of Health's Division of Vital Records compiles annual reports of statistics associated with pregnancy terminations in accordance with Indiana Code 16-34-2.^[1] Physicians performing abortions within the state are required to report data related to terminated pregnancies to the Indiana Department of Health. The Division of Vital Records compiles the data into state reports, which are released each June of the following year. Beginning in 2021, physicians were also required to report abortion complications to the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with IC 16-34-2-4.7, which became effective on October 28, 2021.^[2] Complications prior to that date were included within the general termination reports.

Number of Terminations Performed in Indiana by Year, 2017-2021^[3]

Year	Total Count	Indiana Resident Count	Non-Resident Count
2017	7,778	7,172	606
2018	8,037	7,263	774
2019	7,637	7,019	618
2020	7,756	7,372	384
2021	8,414	7,949	465

Of the 8,414 terminated pregnancies in 2021, 5,729 (68.09%) were performed at 8 weeks gestation or earlier, and 2,580 (30.67%) were performed between 9-13 weeks gestation. 105 (1.24%) of terminated pregnancies occurred at 14 weeks gestation or later.^[3] Historiology (talk) 22:21, 18 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

References

1. Indiana Department of Health. "Terminated Pregnancy Reports". Indiana Department of Health: Vital Statistics.
2. Indiana Department of Health. "Indiana 2021 Abortion Complication Report" (PDF). Indiana Department of Health: Vital Statistics.
3. Chawla, Nelly (June 30, 2022). 2021 Terminated Pregnancy Report (PDF). Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.

What are the rules as of now, actually?

I have read this article up and down at least twice, and I can't seem to find if the first sentence is valid. It says "As of 2024, abortion is generally illegal in Indiana." But then, in the article, it's said that judge this and judge that have ruled otherwise. And some court has said something, while another court has "sent the case back".

So, what is really meant? For an educated layman in Europe, where laws are valid until they are changed, this is very, very unclear ... Fomalhaut76 (talk) 09:06, 22 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]