Advancing Birth Equity in a Post-Dobbs US

JAMA. 2022 Nov 1;328(17):1689-1690. doi: 10.1001/jama.2022.19468.
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Plain language summary

This Viewpoint discusses the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, describes how that decision threatens birth equity for some racial and social groups, and suggests a reproductive justice approach to address racial and social inequalities and ensure reproductive freedom and autonomy for all people.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Legal* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Female
  • Health Equity* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Health Equity* / standards
  • Health Equity* / trends
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Rights* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Reproductive Rights* / standards
  • Reproductive Rights* / trends
  • Supreme Court Decisions*
  • United States