Reasons for the disparity are twofold, Collins said. Women living in the lowest-ranking states are less likely to have health insurance to afford doctor’s visits. And even if they can, there aren’t enough OB/GYNs to take care of them.
That is, doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology are either leaving states with abortion restrictions or aren’t going there in the first place, experts said.
Read more at NBC News