abortion bans, Infant mortality

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,
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 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 Lead to More Births But Also Higher Infant Mortality, Study finds
USA abortion bans have led to more births but also a rise in infant mortality, with Southern states facing the greatest impact.
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.
Infant mortality rate rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Infant mortality rates have increased in states that adopted abortion bans after the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
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.
States with abortion bans see more births and 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.
Michigan infant mortality rate drops to 6.1%; Doctors say it's still too high
For every 1,000 live births in Michigan, six babies die before their first birthday. This is a decrease, but Michigan has one ...
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Abortion in 2025: Access, Fertility, and Infant Mortality Updates
While Republican state-led efforts aim to increase restrictions to abortion care and access to mifepristone and misoprostol ...
Tarrant County hospitals implement new program to address high maternal, infant mortality rate
According to United Way of Tarrant County, 90% of pregnancy-related deaths have some chance of being preventable.
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 ...