Abortion-related laws may affect broader access to maternal health care

A study in Health Economics uncovers a major unintended consequence of abortion-related regulations: a measurable decline in the availability of obstetricians and gynecologists. Since 2010, increasing numbers of states across the U.S. have enacted Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws that require abortion clinics to adhere to stringent and often medically unnecessary standards.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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