Abortion Rates in Florida Decline in 2024

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Abortion rates in Florida declined significantly in 2024 compared to previous years, with a total of 60,755 abortions reported. The decrease is attributed to the state's six-week abortion restriction law. Out-of-state abortions also decreased by 51%. The Guttmacher Institute reports that medication abortions have been on the rise since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Amendment 4, a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortions throughout pregnancy, was rejected by Florida in 2024.

Key Points

  • Total of 60,755 abortions in Florida in 2024, a 28% decrease from 2023
  • Out-of-state abortions decreased by 51% in 2024
  • Medication abortions on the rise since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
  • Amendment 4, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights, was rejected by Florida in 2024

Pros

  • Significant decrease in abortion rates compared to previous years
  • State's six-week abortion restriction law likely contributed to the decline

Cons

  • Data does not include abortions performed outside the formal health system
  • Potential underestimation of total abortions in Florida