Abortion Rate Hits Record Low, But Experts Say It’s Not State Restrictions That Are Responsible For The Dip

Experts say that because rates have also dropped in states that haven't enacted strict regulations, the decrease is more likely due to increase contraception use and fewer pregnancies over all. “If restrictions were the main driver across the board, we’d expect birthrates to increase,” said Elizabeth Nash, senior state policy manager at the Guttmacher Institute.

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