Impact of Abortion Ban on Infant Mortality in Texas

New research suggests that an abortion ban in Texas led to an unexpected increase in infant mortality due to the Texas Heartbeat Act, which bans abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. The study found a significant association between abortion laws and infant mortality, particularly related to congenital abnormalities.

U.S. Life Expectancy in 2022

Life expectancy in the U.S. increased in 2022 to 77.5 years, following a decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 deaths decreased by 55.3%, but drug overdoses continued to rise. Heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death, with infant mortality also increasing in 2022.