States with abortion bans see more births but also more infant deaths, studies show
Three new studies provided some of the first nationwide data, revealing more births, a rise in infant deaths and impacts even in states where abortion is still legal.
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.
US abortion bans have driven a surge in infant deaths, study finds
Researchers estimate that recent abortion bans have driven a rise in infant death rates in affected states, especially among Black children and kids with congenital anomalies.
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.
Abortion bans in the US linked to increased births and infant mortality, studies find
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers analyzed the effects of abortion bans in the U.S., identifying increases in both birth rates and infant mortality in states that implemented complete or six-week abortion bans.
US abortion bans tied to rising infant mortality: Study
GRAVITAS| New research suggests U.S. States that recently adopted new abortion bans have had more babies die after the bans took effect. This is as per an analysis by researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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