Impact of Abortion Ban on Infant Mortality in Texas

SOURCE www.newsweek.com
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.

Key Points

  • Texas Heartbeat Act associated with unexpected increase in infant mortality
  • Increase in infant deaths attributable to congenital abnormalities post-ban
  • Potential societal factors contributing to the rise in infant mortality

Pros

  • Highlighting the potential consequences of restrictive abortion laws on infant mortality
  • Bringing attention to the societal factors contributing to infant mortality

Cons

  • Lack of direct causation established between the abortion ban and infant mortality increase