health-law-and-policy7.53 min read "Study Estimates 65,000 Rape-Related Pregnancies in States with Abortion Bans"
Researchers estimate that 64,565 pregnancies have been caused by rape in the 14 states where abortion is banned, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The study used data on sexual assaults and pregnancy rates to arrive at the figure, highlighting the lack of meaningful abortion access for rape survivors in these states. While most Americans support legal access to abortion for rape survivors, the majority of states with abortion bans do not include such exceptions, and anti-abortion rights groups oppose them. The estimate sheds light on the challenges faced by rape survivors in accessing abortion in states with restrictive laws.
2 years ago•Source: NPR
