In a recent article,1 a parenthetical sentence in the fourthparagraph of the Interpretation section contained a misplacedpercentage and reference citation. It should have read "To obtainthis factor, we multiplied Ferrando's estimate by the proportionof induced abortions in Latin America experienced by women aged15–29 years (i.e., 70%4,21) and divided it by the proportionof the Peruvian female population of 15–49 years old thatis aged 15–29 years (i.e., 60%22)."
REFERENCE
Bernabé-Ortiz A, White PJ, Carcamo CP, et al. Clandestine induced abortion: prevalence, incidence and risk factors among women in a Latin American country. CMAJ 2009;180: 298-304.