Short Wave Who Would Be Most Affected By Roe Reversal
May 13, 2022
Joining the conversation is Yuki Noguchi, an NPR health correspondent known for her insight into abortion access. She discusses the broader implications of a potential Roe v. Wade reversal, noting that young women, low-income individuals, and communities of color would face the brunt of these changes. Yuki highlights the intersection of abortion access and maternal health, specifically the severe effects on Black women. The conversation also delves into the rising logistical hurdles and costs for those seeking abortions, especially in restrictive states.
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Abortion Demographics
- About one in four U.S. women have an abortion in their lifetime, mostly in their 20s.
- Lower-income individuals, especially Black and Latina women, are disproportionately represented due to disparities in healthcare access.
Maternal Health Disparities
- Restricting abortion access will worsen the Black maternal health crisis.
- Black women are already three times more likely to die in childbirth, highlighting systemic disparities.
Lori's Story
- Lori Bertram Roberts, a mother of three, was denied an abortion despite life-threatening risks and subsequently experienced homelessness.
- This highlights the intersection of abortion access and socioeconomic stability.