Dr. Irene Agostini highlighted the negative impact of strict abortion measures not only on women's health but also on the economic landscape, as seen in New Mexico's proactive recruitment of doctors through a campaign called FreeToProvide. This campaign illustrates how states with lenient abortion laws can attract healthcare professionals, turning Texas' restrictive measures into an economic opportunity for New Mexico, a state already facing healthcare limitations.
Statistics show that states with strict abortion policies are witnessing a decline in OBGYN residency applications, notably an 11.7% drop in abortion-banned states and a 6.3% decline in those with gestational limits. In contrast, states where abortion is allowed experienced negligible declines, underscoring a growing challenge in recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in restrictive environments.
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