Dr. Hillary Boswell highlights that since Texas implemented its six-week abortion ban, she's seen a heartbreaking rise in pregnant teenage girls, signaling the emotional toll on vulnerable populations.
A University of Houston study reveals that Texas experienced its first rise in teen fertility rates in 15 years, contradicting national trends and particularly affecting Hispanic and Black teens.
The study suggests that abortion bans may hinder access to contraception for teens, potentially threatening the long-standing decline in national teen birth rates that has persisted for nearly three decades.
As abortion restrictions spread across the U.S., providers are concerned that the increase in teen births observed in Texas might soon be replicated in other states.
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