Stricter abortion laws may cause increased infant deaths − 2 maternal and child health researchers explain the data
The ConversationJAN 30
Abortion Bans Linked to Rising Infant Deaths in US States
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The study focuses on raw data while ignoring a significant rise in total births. When properly examined through more appropriate statistical analysis, the data shows no concerning trends. Moreover, the research deceptively reframes the numbers to manufacture controversy.