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Revista Latinoamericana de Bioética

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GUERRA, Yolanda Margaux. COMPARED LEGISLATION IN BIOETHICS. rev.latinoam.bioet. [online]. 2010, vol.10, n.1, pp. 96-105. ISSN 1657-4702.

This article presents an overview of some of the most significant aspects of the development of the bioethical issues in India such as abortion, euthanasia, biotechnology legislation and others. India is a country of contradictions, wherein you might be transported to the most beautiful spiritual experiences. This contrast unified with the condition of poverty of its millions of citizen who sell their bodies in exchange for a few rupees to feed their families.

Keywords : Bioethics; India; abortion; euthanasia; legislation in biotechnology.

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