Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations and infant mortality rises disproportionately, new research suggests.
Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Increases in infant mortality have been found in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans or severe restrictions after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a right to the procedure,
Infant deaths increased in states that implemented abortion bans, study finds
Infant mortality increased in 14 states that enacted six-week or total abortion bans between 2012 and 2023, a new study finds. Infant mortality increased in states that enacted six-week or total abortion bans in recent years, according to a new study.
Abortion Bans Linked to Higher Infant Mortality, Disproportionately Impact Black Infants
New data show states with abortion bans saw increased infant deaths, with the greatest impact on Black infants and congenital anomaly-related deaths.
Abortion Bans Linked to 5.6% Increase in Infant Mortality in the US
A study found that infant mortality has risen by 5.6% in US states with abortion bans, with Black infants and those in southern states most affected. The research raises concerns about the impact of restrictive reproductive policies on maternal and infant health.
Study: U.S. abortion bans led to more deaths
(CNN)– Due to new abortion bans in some U.S. states, baby deaths are up. According to a study in the Jama Medical Journal, child deaths rose nearly 6% in states where abortion bans were implemented. The study also shows the number of newborns who died from congenital anomalies was significantly higher in states where abortions are banned.
States With Abortion Bans See More Infant Deaths
JAMA, show that states that enforced complete or near-total abortion bans after six weeks of pregnancy saw a 6% overall rise in infant death rates. That added up to 478 more infant deaths than expected based on previous trends.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
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Infant mortality rises in US states with abortion bans, study finds
Infant mortality rates have increased in US states which have enacted abortion bans following the landmark ruling overturning ...