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Reading the Post-Roe Tea Leaves in States Without Abortion Bans or Protections
In the 17 states without explicit laws prohibiting or protecting abortions, we present a number of indicators to assess abortion access, including abortion restrictions, the number of clinics and women of reproductive age per clinic, as well as State Supreme Court rulings interpreting the right to abortion in that state.
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New Poll Covers Major Topics on Abortion, From Likelihood of Voter Turnout If Roe v. Wade Is Overturned, Opinions on Criminalizing Abortion, and Misconceptions Around Abortion
More than a third (37%) of voters say that they would be more motivated to vote in November’s Midterm Election if the Supreme Court overturns the Roe v. Wade decision establishing a constitutional right to an abortion, and this group is largely pro-choice and leans Democratic, finds a new KFF Health Tracking Poll focused on abortion issues.
Diagnosis: Debt
KHN and NPR Launch Journalism Project Exploring America’s Health Care Debt Crisis
KFF’s Kaiser Health News and NPR launched a yearlong investigative project that explores the scale, impact and causes of the health care debt crisis in the US. The project draws on a KFF poll conducted for the project, original data analysis and hundreds of interviews, the project reveals a problem far more pervasive than previously reported.
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Supreme Court Overturns ‘Roe’
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‘It’s Not a Haven’: With Limited Capacity for Abortion Care, Minnesota Clinics Brace for Influx
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Five Things to Know Now That the Supreme Court Has Overturned Roe v. Wade
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After Two Ectopic Pregnancies, I Fear What Might Happen Without Roe v. Wade
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Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccinations: Children Under 5
This brief provides an overview of the characteristics of children under the age of 5 and discusses some issues to consider in rolling out vaccination to this age group.
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A Look at Suicide Rates Ahead of 988 Launch—A National Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
With the national “988” number for the mental health crisis hotline set to launch next month, data show suicide death rates rose by 12% from 2010 to 2020 – with rates rising fastest among people of color, younger individuals, and people in rural areas.…More
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Key Characteristics of Infants and Implications of the Recent Formula Shortage
In recent weeks, the U.S. has been grappling with a baby formula shortage following supply chain issues. Infants in low-income families and infants of color, who are often covered by Medicaid, may be particularly impacted by the shortage resulting in potential short and long-term health risks.
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