Kansas Abortion Numbers Surge in 2023

Despite significant abortion bans in many Republican-controlled states, recent data shows a slight increase in abortions across the U.S. since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Kansas has seen a historic rise in abortions, with over 19,000 procedures performed in 2023, predominantly on out-of-state residents, especially from Texas, where access is severely restricted. This trend indicates that women are traveling to states like Kansas for care, underscoring a bifurcation in access to reproductive healthcare. The rise in abortion pill prescriptions has also contributed to the increase, with telehealth services facilitating access for those in states with bans. Texas, despite its total ban, has seen women seeking abortions out of state and illicit distribution of abortion pills continues to pose risks. The situation reflects ongoing legal and political battles surrounding abortion rights in the United States.