CDC Reports Slight Decrease in U.S. Abortions in 2022

In 2022, the number of abortions in the U.S. saw a slight decline of 2% following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, with approximately 609,000 procedures reported compared to 622,000 in 2021, according to the CDC. Most abortions occurred before nine weeks of pregnancy, with over 70% being early medication abortions. Women in their 20s comprised more than half of those undergoing the procedure, and nearly 60% had previously given birth. While the total number of abortions dropped, preliminary data suggests a rise in abortions in 2023, with more than a million recorded, marking the highest count in a decade per the Guttmacher Institute. The report indicates that states with abortion bans experienced significant declines, while states offering broader access saw increases. It's noted that the CDC's data may be incomplete due to voluntary reporting, as several states did not submit their figures for the year.