Study finds infant deaths rose in Texas after abortion ban

New data from Johns Hopkins University highlights a dangerous and unintended consequence of abortion bans: Infant mortality. The research, published in the medical journal, JAMA Pediatrics, shows infant deaths in Texas spiked after the state banned abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. It’s among the first studies to evaluate the impact of strict abortion bans. Toni Waterman reports from Austin about whether the ban could be repeated in other states. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.