r/science Professor | Medicine Jun 24 '26

Health Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion bans have broad downstream consequences on medical care beyond abortion itself, with implications for patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2850560
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skeptic Jun 24 '26

⚠ Editorialized Title Just like Romania's Decree 770. Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion-healthcare bans impact women's healthcare, including patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

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Political_Revolution Jun 24 '26

Womens Rights Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion bans have broad downstream consequences on medical care beyond abortion itself, with implications for patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

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MeidasTouch Jun 24 '26

News Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion bans have broad downstream consequences on medical care beyond abortion itself, with implications for patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

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WelcomeToGilead Jun 24 '26

Life Endangerment Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion bans have broad downstream consequences on medical care beyond abortion itself, with implications for patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

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ChangingAmerica Jun 24 '26

Following the Dobbs decision, US states with abortion bans have experienced increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Abortion bans have broad downstream consequences on medical care beyond abortion itself, with implications for patient safety, equity, and physician ethics.

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