Abortion Statistics Impact on Women's Health

Abortion statistics in Alaska for 2023 showed a 2% decrease from 2022, with drug-induced abortions increasing by 14%. States with tighter abortion restrictions post the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision reported higher levels of mental distress, notably impacting those of lower socioeconomic status. Maine leads in the number of abortion clinics per woman of childbearing age, with Governor Mills enacting permissive abortion laws. Following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, access to reproductive care for women has significantly declined, particularly in states with health disparities. States with strict abortion policies exhibit lower access to OB/GYN care, while those protecting abortion rights show better health care outcomes for women.