This practice is apparently not as widespread among young Filipino women, as this study has shown that mothers of 1 in 10 mistimed births and nearly 1 in 5 unwanted births have tried to end the pregnancy early. Considering that abortion in the Philippines is legally restricted and highly stigmatized, however, actual abortion prevalence, especially among young females, is likely to be higher. Even with such a moderate level, abortion should be addressed as a major public health concern. Since most abortions in the country are carried out in clandestine and unsafe circumstances (Singh and others, 2006), young women place their life and health in jeopardy when they undergo this procedure.