Infant Mortality and Births Increased In Most States With Abortion Bans, Studies Find
Two studies found that infant mortality and births increased in most states with abortion bans after the Dobbs ruling.
Abortion news latest updates: New study shows link between abortion ban laws and infant mortality
Yahoo News provides the latest updates on what's happening at the state level with reproductive rights and abortion in 2025.
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Birth Rates, Infant Mortality Increased in Abortion Ban States
States that implemented abortion bans had an estimated 0.33 additional infant deaths per 1,000 live births above the expected ...
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With 6-week ban enacted, Florida nets first decline in abortions since Roe
The statewide total of 60,755 abortions in 2024 was down 28% from 84,052 in 2023, a trend sought by supporters of the law.
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Births Are Up. So Is Infant Mortality After Abortion Bans, Studies Show.
In states with abortion bans, infant mortality rates were 6% higher than expected. The studies suggested abortion bans significantly affect people struggling economically. Meanwhile, New York won't ...