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Abortion Bans Linked to Rising Infant Deaths in US States

Abortion Bans Linked to Rising Infant Deaths in US States

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The Spin

Democratic narrative

Abortion bans are forcing women to carry nonviable pregnancies to term and disproportionately affecting those who cannot afford to travel for care, leading to preventable infant deaths and deepening existing health disparities in vulnerable populations.

USA Today Salon

Republican narrative

The study focuses on raw data while ignoring a significant rise in total births. When properly examined through more appropriate statistical analysis, the data shows no concerning trends. Moreover, the research deceptively reframes the numbers to manufacture controversy.

Liveaction FOX News

Metaculus Prediction

The Controversies

Will Elective Abortion Be Banned Nationally in the US?

Go Deeper

US Election Issue: Abortion

Political split

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RIGHT

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Daily WireNOV 2024

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The ConversationJAN 27

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Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds

IndependentFEB 27

Bias Split Public Figures Controversies

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