This research estimates, one component of the mortality impact of denying all wanted induced abortions in the United States. In the first year of such a ban, estimated pregnancy-related will increase by 7% and in subsequent years by 21% i. Non-Hispanic Estimated pregnancy-related deaths would increase for all races and ethnicities examined but Black people would experience the greatest increase in deaths (a 33% increase in subsequent years).
Why This Is Important Black maternal mortality is already a serious issue in this country. This study assesses the possible impact of banning abortion on the increasing and already unacceptable number of maternal deaths, especially in the Black maternal community.