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(Abortion Bans and Their Reach)

As of September 2024, 13 states have near-total abortion bans, affecting 40 million women aged 15-44 (24.4% of this demographic). These bans typically restrict abortion after 6-15 weeks of pregnancy.

Possible Solutions

Federal protections like the Women’s Health Protection Act could ensure abortion access up to 24 weeks nationwide, covering 100% of the affected population and preventing a 12.5% reduction in access due to state bans. ​

Source: (Guttmacher Institute, Federal Legislative Proposals)

(Abortion Bans and Their Reach)

Texas’s ban at 6 weeks affects 5.7 million women, 20% of the state’s reproductive-age population.

Possible Solutions

A $200 million federal investment could restore access through about 1,000 clinics, benefiting 5.7 million women and providing services up to 24 weeks. ​

Source: (Texas Department of State Health Services, Federal Funding Proposals)

(Clinic Closures)

66.2% of abortion clinics have closed in trigger-law states, from 1,960 to 660. Many remaining clinics only provide services up to 6-8 weeks of pregnancy.

Possible Solutions

Allocate $500 million to expand telehealth and support clinic reopening, potentially restoring 1,300 clinics nationwide and ensuring services up to 24 weeks. ​

Source: (Abortion Care Network, Funding Proposals)

(Clinic Closures)

Mississippi and Louisiana have closed 100% of their clinics, with 26 clinics affected.

Possible Solutions

Invest $50 million in mobile clinics for these states, offering 2,000 additional appointments per week and mitigating the complete closure impact. This would extend access for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. ​

Source: (State Health Departments, Mobile Clinic Initiatives)

(Health Risks and Mortality)

A projected 21% increase adds 1,680 deaths annually, raising the total to 9,680 per year. This includes increased risks associated with pregnancies beyond 12 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Invest $300 million in expanded maternal health services to reduce deaths by 10%, saving 168 lives annually. ​

Source: (CDC, Healthcare Investment Plans)

(Health Risks and Mortality)

A 33% increase adds 560 deaths, raising the total to 2,260. Black women face higher mortality rates beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy due to restricted access.

Possible Solutions

Allocate $100 million to targeted health programs for Black women, reducing deaths by 15%, saving 84 lives annually. ​

Source: (NIH, Health Equity Programs)

(Economic Impact)

Women denied abortions are 400% more likely to fall below the poverty line, affecting 1.6 million additional women annually. This risk increases with pregnancies beyond 12 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Implement a $250 million support program to reduce poverty risk by 25%, helping 400,000 women avoid poverty. ​

Source: (American Journal of Public Health, Economic Support Initiatives)

(Economic Impact)

Restrictive laws could cost the U.S. economy $105 billion annually, including $60 billion in lost wages and $15 billion in increased healthcare costs for managing complications from pregnancies beyond 12 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Invest $1 billion in reproductive health infrastructure to mitigate 10% of these costs, saving $10.5 billion. ​

Source: (Brookings Institution, Economic Investment Plans)

(Cross-State Travel)

Over 600,000 women have traveled to neighboring states, a 300% increase. Many seek services beyond the 6-12 week limit in their home states.

Possible Solutions

Increase state funding by $150 million for local services, reducing cross-state travel by 40%, impacting 240,000 women. ​

Source: (Planned Parenthood, State Funding Proposals)

(Cross-State Travel)

Illinois and Colorado saw a 400% increase, with Illinois hosting 140,000 and Colorado 110,000 out-of-state patients seeking services up to 24 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Expand clinic capacity with $75 million to manage a 30% increase, accommodating 75,000 additional patients annually. ​

Source: (State Health Departments, Clinic Capacity Expansion Plans)

(Wait Times)

Wait times for abortions have increased by 75% to 100%, now up to 8 weeks pregnant.

Possible Solutions

Invest $100 million in clinic staffing to reduce wait times by 50%, improving access for 200,000 women. ​

Source: (National Abortion Federation, Operational Efficiency Investments)

(Public Opinion)

61% of Americans support abortion legality in all or most cases, about 205 million people.

Possible Solutions

Use $50 million for advocacy campaigns to increase support by 10%, reaching an additional 20 million people. ​

Source: (Pew Research Center, Advocacy Campaign Plans)

(Public Opinion)

37% support more restrictive laws, about 124 million people.

Possible Solutions

Implement $30 million educational campaigns to sway 10% of this group, impacting 12.4 million individuals. ​

Source: (Pew Research Center, Education Campaigns)

(Demographic Support)

74% of women under 30 support abortion access, representing 30 million women.

Possible Solutions

Focus $40 million in advocacy on younger demographics to leverage their 74% support for policy changes. ​

Source: (Gallup, Demographic Targeting Initiatives)

(Demographic Support)

54% of women aged 30-49 support abortion access, about 45 million women.

Possible Solutions

Develop $20 million cross-generational strategies to increase support by 10%, impacting 4.5 million additional women. ​

Source: (Gallup, Cross-Generational Advocacy Programs)

(Health and Economic Equity)

Maternal mortality rates rose 18%, from 17 to 20 per 100,000 births. This includes increased risks from pregnancies beyond 12 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Invest $200 million in health services to reduce mortality by 15%, saving 1,000 lives annually. ​

Source: (Maternal Mortality Review Committee, Health Equity Investments)

(Health and Economic Equity)

Black women face a 33% higher increase in death rates due to restrictive laws.

Possible Solutions

Invest $75 million in targeted programs to reduce death rates by 15%, saving 84 lives annually. ​

Source: (National Center for Health Statistics, Targeted Health Programs)

(Systemic Burden)

The influx of patients has increased system burdens by 50%, including managing cases from pregnancies beyond 12 weeks.

Possible Solutions

Increase funding by $200 million to expand infrastructure, reducing strain by 30% and improving access for 300,000 patients. ​

Source: (Health Affairs, Infrastructure Expansion Plans)

(Systemic Burden)

Clinics are operating at 150% capacity, dealing with an increased number of appointments for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Possible Solutions

Invest $100 million in capacity expansion to manage a 50% increase in patient load, accommodating an additional 150,000 appointments annually.​

Source: (National Abortion Federation, Capacity Expansion Projects)

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