Overview

• The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found a 7% increase in overall infant mortality and a 10% rise in deaths of infants with congenital anomalies.
• Researchers attributed about 80% of the additional infant deaths to congenital abnormalities, which are often detected during pregnancy.
• Data from the CDC indicated that 247 more infant deaths occurred monthly than expected in certain months following the Dobbs decision.
• Experts suggest that the increase is linked to restrictive abortion laws preventing terminations in cases of severe fetal anomalies.
• The study highlights a broader impact on public health, with calls for further research into state-level effects and maternal health outcomes.