A recent study on birth data from 2023 reveals that following the Supreme Court's repeal of Roe v. Wade, abortion bans have notably impacted women's access, specifically among Black and Hispanic women, and those with lower education levels. The average distance to a clinic increased dramatically, causing a 2.8% rise in births in states with bans. This effect is especially pronounced for Black and Hispanic women, highlighting how socio-economic status and geographic barriers exacerbate access issues and unintended pregnancies.
The study highlights how abortion bans significantly restrict access for specific demographic groups, revealing that women of color, especially Black and Hispanic, are most impacted.
For the average woman in states that banned abortion, the distance to a clinic increased from 50 to 300 miles, causing an increase in unintended births.
Dr. Alison Norris emphasizes that poorer and less educated women face greater challenges in accessing abortion care, leading to higher unintended pregnancy rates.
The overall rise in births in states with bans indicates a direct correlation between restrictions and women's reproductive choices, primarily affecting marginalized communities.
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