David RothschildDec 15, 2022
States restricting access to abortion are also poorer with less access to maternal care, thus have higher maternal & infant deaths, particular among more disadvantaged populations https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2022/dec/us-maternal-health-divide-limited-services-worse-outcomes and, implementation of Republican Supreme Court's new anti-choice policy is going to make this *much worse* in next few years as restricting states lose access to abortion (frequently necessary medical procedure to save mother's lives) and those clinics that provided all sorts of related care.
The U.S. Maternal Health Divide: The Limited Maternal Health Services and Worse Outcomes of States Proposing New Abortion Restrictions

States banning/restricting abortion have fewer maternity care providers, more maternity care “deserts,” and higher rates of maternal mortality and infant death.

Show threadDavid RothschildDec 15, 2022
Between the terrible healthcare, crime, poverty, it is not surprising that people born into Republican controlled states have a much lower life-expectancy than people born in Democratic states, but the numbers are startling: top 5 states (all Democratic) average 7 more years than bottom 5 states (all Republican). *Seven Years* longer life expectancy.
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@DavMicRot Do Dems ever use this data in their talking points while campaigning?
Dec 16, 2022 at 4:17pmWeb
Show threadDavid RothschildDec 16, 2022
@Mallulady no, they worry that by pointing out how poor & unhealthy people are in Republican controlled areas, Republicans/Mainstream Media will turn it on the Democrats as if they were attacking Republican voters, rather than the Republican elite who make life so difficult for Republican voters.
Show threadUnprecedented 2023Dec 16, 2022
@DavMicRot Unbelievable. States like Kentucky keep voting in Mitchell!