US Abortion Rates Rise Post-Roe Reversal, Study Reveals
Democratic-led states' protective laws and telemedicine access contribute to the increase, report finds.
- Abortions nearly zero in states with complete bans; significant increase in states with fewer restrictions.
- Telemedicine and abortion pills play crucial roles, with 10,000 patients using telehealth in restrictive states.
- The #WeCount report shows an average of 99,000 abortions per month in early 2024, up from 84,000 pre-Roe reversal.
- Upcoming November elections could see voters enshrining or rejecting state-level abortion protections.
- Public opinion polls show growing support for abortion rights, influencing upcoming ballot measures in several states.