1.   According to Planned Parenthood, parental consent laws have sharply altered abortion patterns.

2.   In the circumstances, programmes to alter reproductive patterns might incorporate special provisions for reaching individuals of lower socio-economic status.

3.   Placing such tasks in context does not increase success rates but does alter the pattern of incorrect responses.

4.   The plan will alter traffic patterns in the area.

5.   Another concern which has been raised about the validity of intraluminal recordings is that the bowel evacuation which is used to facilitate placing the probe may alter contractile patterns.

6.   However, in some areas where religious loyalties remain strong, such loyalties can still alter the pattern of class voting.

7.   Because confronting global warming means altering energy patterns throughout society, a solution to the emerging risk of climate change affects practically every conceivable interest group.

8.   - Altered sleep patterns.