Infant death rates found to be higher post-Roe

October 22, 2024

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(Axios) – Infant death rates were higher than expected for several months after the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion, with most of the increase coming from infants with birth defects, researchers reported on Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. Why it matters: It’s the latest evidence suggesting infants born in states with more abortion restrictions are likelier to die before they’re 1 year old. (Read More)