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How hard is it to access an abortion in NSW? These maps show the ‘deserts’ for care in the stateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
Just three of New South Wales’ 220 public hospitals are routinely providing abortions, according to research by the University of Sydney.
The research, which maps lack of access to abortion in the state, also reveals that a majority of the state’s cities and towns are “abortion deserts”, meaning the nearest service is more than 160km away.
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