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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Maternal and infant mortality rates are higher in states with anti-abortion laws, report finds

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A new study from health policy researchers adds to a growing body of evidence linking anti-abortion laws and restrictions to higher rates of maternal and infant mortality.

An analysis from the Commonwealth Fund found that rates of maternal and infant deaths are significantly higher in states that have outlawed or restricted access to abortion compared to states that have preserved abortion access.

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