Restrictive US abortion laws are making pregnancy more dangerous—and in some cases deadly

BMJ 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lucinda Hiam
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.s533
Cited by: 3
References: 5

Abstract

Reproductive rights are a stark exception to US politicians’ rallying around individual freedom, with abortion bans tightening state control over women’s health and causing preventable deaths, writes Lucinda Hiam

Fields of Study & Subjects

Science Research and Medicine Reproductive Health and Contraception Healthcare Systems and Challenges

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s533–s533
Publication date
19 March 2026
Language
EN