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Who Would Be Most Affected By Roe Reversal

Who Would Be Most Affected By Roe Reversal

FromShort Wave


Who Would Be Most Affected By Roe Reversal

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If the U.S. Supreme Court rules in line with the draft decision leaked in early May, the decision to reverse Roe v. Wade affect a much broader group than people who get pregnant. But research shows abortion restrictions have a disproportionate impact on young women, poor women and especially those in communities of color. NPR health correspondent Yuki Noguchi talks to Short Wave scientist-in-residence Regina G. Barber about how this ruling would affect those women and how groups helping them get abortions are preparing.Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
May 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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