New research indicates a troubling increase in infant mortality rates in the United States following the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion. The landmark Dobbs decision led to more than 20 states implementing bans or severe restrictions on abortion procedures.
Since these legislative changes, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of infants dying across the country. The study suggests that hundreds more American babies are now succumbing to mortality, raising serious concerns about the implications of restricted access to abortion services on public health.
Healthcare professionals and analysts are calling these findings alarming, with some stating that the data could represent just the tip of the iceberg. The full extent of the impact on infant mortality rates may not yet be fully realized, prompting calls for further investigation and urgent policy review.
The increase in infant deaths underscores the complex and far-reaching consequences of the abortion bans. It highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of how such legal decisions affect not only women’s rights but also broader societal health outcomes.
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Study: Infant mortality increased in the U.S. after abortion ban
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