Three new studies provided some of the first nationwide data, revealing more births, a rise in infant deaths and impacts even in states where abortion is still legal.

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In 14 states that adopted abortion bans after Roe v. Wade was overturned, birth rates and infant mortality increased, a pair of studies published in JAMA showed. In one study, there were an estimated 1.

Researchers estimate that recent abortion bans have driven a rise in infant death rates in affected states, especially among Black children and kids with congenital anomalies.