Compare and explain the different abortion rates by racial/ethnic groups in the United States.
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Among the different racial/ethnic groups in the United States, Asian Americans have the highest rate of terminating conceptions
by abortion when compared to whites, African Americans, and Latinos. This high rate can partly be explained by taking into account the fact
that most Asians are not Christian, and hence are not bound by a religion that forbids abortion. Also, the perception that abortion is ethical may
also be a result of a country's social scenario. For example, China's overpopulation problem has resulted in a one-child-per-family policy and so
abortion is considered a reasonable back method for birth control in order to comply with the system. The Asian value system also fosters sexual
conservatism. The importance given to conforming to family and societal expectations can be connected to the high abortion rate among Asian
Americans
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