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New abortion laws contribute to sexist environments that harm everyone's health

  • Written by Patricia Homan, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Florida State University
New abortion laws contribute to sexist environments that harm everyone's healthProtesters in New York City on May 21, 2019 express their opposition to restrictive abortion laws.Mary Altaffer/AP Photo

Nine states have passed laws in 2019 alone that restrict abortion at the earliest stages of pregnancy. Those of us who study public health are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for negative health consequences...

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