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When health (physical, mental or social) is affected by pregnancy<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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In this ground, women or pregnant women can access a legal abortion if the pregnancy causes or will cause harm to their health, if prior to pregnancy they have a health condition that could worsen or when the pregnancy prevents the continuation of any medical treatment. In these three situations, the termination of pregnancy seeks to avoid damage or harm to health (SCJN, 2008). <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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