Why Abortion Is Health Care, Explained

A little over an hour after Politico reported the Supreme Court had drafted an opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released its own statement. It said, in part, “We will continue to affirm that the ability of patients to access safe, legal abortion is critical for their health and well-being.” Other medical groups and professionals, including the World Health Organization, later echoed the sentiment.

Staunch solidarity from the medical community on a hot-button issue such as this? Perhaps that’s a surprise, especially for those who think the crusade against abortions is all about preserving the life of the unborn. But to many obstetrician-gynecologists and other health

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