Reported 4 months ago
Following the ban on abortion in Missouri, the state experienced a significant 25% decrease in applicants for OB-GYN medical residencies since 2022. This decline is part of a national trend, with all 14 states that implemented abortion bans witnessing a drop in OB-GYN residency applications. The shortage of OB-GYNs is a concern in Missouri due to high maternal and infant mortality rates, lack of maternal health care providers in many counties, and limited access to care, which further highlights the impact of abortion restrictions on healthcare services in the state.
Source: YAHOO