"When Republican presidents take control and shrink family planning aid, it correlates to an 11% increase in maternal mortality, equivalent to around 45 additional deaths for every 100,000 live births."
"This on-off rise in maternal mortality since the 1980s is linked to the use of the so-called global gag rule, which blocks federal funding for overseas organizations that provide, advise or advocate for abortion services."
"Under Donald Trump, the US has escalated this policy to apply to all US global health aid under a policy called Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance, dismantling USAID and terminating over 90% of family planning awards."
"These results underscore the vulnerability of health systems to abrupt shifts in donor policy and highlight the importance of stable international support for reproductive health services."
A study reveals that maternal mortality rises significantly under Republican presidents due to decreased global family planning aid. Aid typically drops during Republican administrations and increases by 48% under Democrats. This reduction correlates with an 11% increase in maternal mortality, equating to approximately 45 additional deaths per 100,000 live births. The global gag rule, initiated in 1985, restricts funding for organizations providing abortion services, leading to inadequate care for pregnant women. The Trump administration expanded this policy, severely affecting reproductive health programs and highlighting the need for stable international support.
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