In the second half of 2023, it was observed that women living in states where abortion was prohibited opted to undergo the procedure at a rate similar to that recorded before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the ruling in the Roe vs. Wade case. This information comes from a report published on Tuesday.
According to the study, despite the restrictions imposed in certain states, women continued to seek ways to access abortion, thereby avoiding local prohibitions. It is highlighted that this information contradicts the intention to dissuade women from terminating their pregnancies through the implementation of stricter laws.
The report also emphasizes that the criminalization of abortion has not curbed the demand for this procedure, suggesting that women are willing to take greater risks to obtain safe, quality medical care. In this regard, there is a need to ensure access to legal and safe abortion services to protect the health and reproductive rights of women across the country.
In summary, the collected data shows that the illegalization of abortion has not been an effective barrier for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. The persistence in seeking this service despite local prohibitions highlights the importance of ensuring access to necessary medical care to protect the health and rights of women.
