Abortion Bans Increase Infant Deaths

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US abortion bans have driven a surge in infant deaths, study finds

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New analysis looked at the rate of death among children under age 1 before and after abortion bans took effect.

After the bans kicked in, an estimated 5.6% more infants died than would have done if the bans weren't imposed.

The data revealed that Black people were disproportionately affected by these abortion bans, with an approximately 11% increase in estimated child deaths.

Emily Cooke was named one of MHP Communications' 30 journalists to watch under 30 in 2018 .

She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Durham University and a master's in clinical and therapeutic neuroscience from Oxford University .

She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter.

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