Abortion Rates in the US at Lowest Level Since 1973

February 19, 2014

The researchers don’t believe that this downward trend is the result of new state laws intended to restrict abortion, but suggest that the economic recession and slow recovery during the survey period may be partially responsible, as evidenced by the 9% decline in birthrates during that same period. With less economic stability, couples may be purposefully deciding to avoid pregnancy.…

Vicki Clinebell majored in journalism at the University of Colorado and headed to an advertising agency before beginning a long career in broadcasting, spanning production and copywriting to Sales and Management for an ABC affiliate station.

Her decision to switch gears to pursue a career in writing fulfilled a lifelong ambition. She started as a blogger for a diverse group of businesses, and now writes for a number of digital publications for companies stationed in her hometown in the Rocky Mountains, and provides advertising copy and media buys for national and regional clients. She finds the research as intersting as the writing—she loves learning about subjects as diverse as construction scaffolding, child safety seats, and the newest trends in beauty and fashion.