Although most Americans have some sort of opinion on abortion, many don’t really understand the truth behind this horrific problem. How does abortion impact you and your family? Is it really a constitutional right? Why do most abortions happen? Take this survey and find out just how much you know about abortion in the United States. Some of the answers will surprise you. Some of the answers will surprise you. How many abortions are performed in the United States each year?*About 250,000About 500,000About 750,000About 1,000,000You are correct!Every year in the United States, about 1 million abortions are performed. This breaks down to almost 3,000 abortions every day—that is, 120 abortions per hour or one every 30 seconds. Abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, and it is the most prevalent among young, low-income, minority women. Each month, how many online searches are there for abortion-related terms in the United States?20,00050,000500,000More than 1 millionYou are correct!There are 1.85 million internet searches a month in the United States for abortion procurement terms.Women aren’t going to their friends, family, or pastor for help—they are turning to the Internet, a place where their secrets are safe and no one has to know. Abortion might be bad, but it’s usually just a one-time solution for women in crisis situations—like pregnancy resulting from incest or rape.*TrueFalseYou are correct!False. Almost half (48%) of all abortions are performed in the United States on women who’ve had a previous abortion—and 6 in 10 women who get abortions are already mothers! Abortion is being used in our country as birth control—especially for those in low-income situations. One of the main arguments for abortion is that it should be allowed in situations of incest and rape. However, abortions related to these situations account for less than 2% of all abortions performed in the United States each year. What is the number-one reason women give for having an abortion?A baby would force me to abandon my education and careerI can’t financially afford a baby right now.Outside influences pressuring me to have an abortionNot ready for a baby right nowYou are correct!Statistics show that 42% of women abort their children because of financial stress. The second most popular reason for having an elective abortion comes from women who’d rather not abandon their educational and career pursuits to raise a child.