The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects. The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects. Infant Mortality, States (US), Abortion, Research, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization (Supreme Court Decision), Babies and Infants, Minorities, Medicine and Health, JAMA (Journal of American Medical Assn), Texas, United States, your-feed-healthcare NYT > Science
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
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