Overview

• Research by Johns Hopkins University shows a nearly 13% rise in infant mortality in Texas from 2021 to 2022.
• The spike in deaths is largely attributed to congenital anomalies, with a 23% increase in such cases.
• The study contrasts Texas' infant mortality rates with those of 28 other states, where the increase was only 2%.
• Experts warn that similar trends may emerge in other states with restrictive abortion laws.
• Anti-abortion advocates acknowledge the findings but maintain that the laws protect unborn children.