States with more abortion restrictions have higher maternal and infant mortality, report finds
Maternal death rates in states that restricted abortion were 62% higher than in states where abortion was more easily accessible, new research showed.
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### Response: Maternal death rates in states that restricted abortion were 62% higher than in states where abortion was more easily accessible, new research showed.