Texas Women’s Health: Second-Worst Due to Limited Coverage, Abortion Access

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Texas has been ranked second to last in terms of women’s healthcare due to issues with poor coverage and access to abortion. Maternal deaths were highest in states that impose abortion restrictions. Disparities in women’s health and reproductive care have been growing across the U.S., with Arizona ranking in the bottom 10 for health and reproductive care outcomes for women.

Women’s Healthcare Rankings Reveal Concerning Disparities

Recent research shows Texas is the second worst state for women’s health care, with lower coverage rates and limited abortion access as key issues. More details on this can be found in The Dallas Morning News.

Similarly, it’s been observed that states with abortion restrictions have the highest rates of maternal deaths. Bloomberg’s report provides additional information.

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania scored slightly above average in a new women’s health state ranking. The full report can be accessed at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

A study reveals Arizona is among the bottom ten states for health and reproductive care outcomes for women. This can be seen in the Arizona Daily Star.

Across the U.S., mounting disparities in women’s health and reproductive care have been found. More information is available in the UPI News.

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