The U.S. has seen a 12 percent decrease in its abortion rate since 2010, a survey by the Associated Press found. Among the states that saw the greatest drops were Hawaii (30 percent), New Mexico (24), Nevada (22), Rhode Island (22) and Connecticut (21). Notably, none of these states have recently passed laws limiting access to abortion clinics or medical practitioners who provide abortion services.
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The exact reason for the overall U.S. decrease in abortions is unclear. Anti-abortion advocates assert that the country has experienced a cultural shift against abortion, whereas abortion rights advocates believe it is a sign of improved access to contraceptives and sex education, leading to fewer pregnancies to begin with.
Tamar noted that Planned Parenthood nationwide has seen a 91 percent increase in the use of long-term contraceptives, like implants and IUDs, at its health centers since 2009.
