Number of Abortions Exceeds Total Deaths in New York City

Disturbing statistic of the day :

In 2008, according to the  New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene , there were 55,391 total deaths in New York City. Also in 2008, according to the  New York State Department of Health , there were 82,475 induced abortions in New York City.

 

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