Texas Abortion Ban Correlated with Significant Rise in Infant Mortality
New study links restrictive abortion policies to increased infant deaths, highlighting unintended health consequences.
- Infant mortality in Texas rose by nearly 13% following the 2021 abortion ban.
- Deaths due to congenital anomalies increased by 22.9% in the state.
- The study used data from Texas and 28 comparison states between 2018 and 2022.
- Researchers estimate 216 excess infant deaths occurred due to the ban.
- The findings suggest restrictive abortion laws may have broader health impacts.
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