Standard for the point at which personhood begins

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In Roe v. Wade 410 U.S. 113 (1973), the Supreme Court adopted a 'viability' standard, and held that a state may completely prohibit abortions (except to protect the health of the mother) after the point where a fetus could survive outside the womb. Is this an appropriate legal standard for the point at which "personhood" begins? Why or why not?

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