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Restricting abortion access in the USA: implications for child and adolescent health

Elsevier, The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, Volume 7, February 2023
Authors: 
Kumar M.M., Borzutzky C.R.

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court revoked the constitutional right to abortion. Although public focus has been on the implications of this decision for women's reproductive rights, the devastating effect these laws will have on child and adolescent health must be considered as well.