By the numbers: Florida abortions in 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) — Florida lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that would prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The state Agency for Health Care Administration in early January posted statistics about abortions in 2021 in Florida. Here are some key numbers:

— 74,756: Total abortions in 2021.

— 112: Decrease in abortions from 2020.

— 70,265: Abortions in the first trimester.

— 4,491: Abortions in the second trimester.

— 0: Abortions in the third trimester.

—111: Reported abortions due to rape.

— 8: Reported abortions due to incest.

— 13,467: Abortions reported for residents of Miami-Dade County, the most in the state.

— 10,184: Abortions reported for residents of Broward County, the second highest total.

— 3: Counties (Glades, Lafayette and Liberty) in which fewer than 20 residents had reported abortions.

SEE ALSO: 17-year-old in Florida wins right to abortion without parental consent

Note: The state defines the first trimester as through the 11th week of gestation; the second trimester as from the 12th week of gestation through the 23rd week; and the third trimester as after the 23rd week.

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Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration