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Disturbing The new statistics published by a State Texas agency revealed that more than 100 children aged 17 years or so, including some of only 11 years, traveled out of the State to receive abortions in 2023.
During the first year of the State that prohibits the procedure, the data of the Texas Human and Health Services Commission showed that six children aged 11 or less, two children aged 12 to 13 and almost 30 children from 14 to 15 years old traveled outside the State to receive an abortion. The rest was between 16 and 17 years old.
The report He only detailed the first portion of 2023, making real numbers probably higher than was reported.
Texas prohibition In the procedure it occurred due to the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The State currently does not make exceptions of rape or incest, which makes many leave state even if they are under the legal age of consent.
TO Study published in 2024 It shows that Texas maintained the highest pregnancies related to the violation of all states with total abortion prohibitions. It is estimated that 26,000 were pregnant between July 2022 and January 2024 due to rape.
Before the prohibition in August 2022, approximately 1,000-1,400 minors received the procedure in Texas every year, according to the data. But none in that age group received the procedure in the state by 2023. The data of 2024 also does not show abortion in the state for minors in Texas.
Representative Mihaela Passa, a Democrat in northern Texas, issued a statement on the 52th anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade expressed concern about the ban.
“Today marks the 52th anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade. Texas currently has one of the most strict abortion prohibitions in the nation, and Doctors fear repercussions even if the mother’s life is in danger. In this legislative session, we must forge exceptions to protect the life of our mothers, “he said.
She also took social networks In a publication, educate followers about the dangerous complications faced by minors.
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“Children generally see more complications during pregnancy than adult women, doctors said, including high risks of premature childbirth or preeclampsia, a serious condition that causes high blood pressure.”
“These are not just statistics,” Pass said in his publication. “These are real stories about people who have these traumatic experiences. It has happened here in my district in plan. This is not happening only in low socio -economic areas or in certain districts. This is happening throughout our state.”