It's just common sense, but it bears repeating: Abortion access reduces the number of people who die or are injured trying to end a pregnancy with unsafe methods.

Global evidence shows that abortion access can also save the lives of people who have miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies and other life-threatening pregnancy complications. When someone dies because they couldn't access safe abortion care, the harmful impacts ripple across that person's community.

This is just one of MANY reasons why abortion affects every body.

Want to read more about the widespread benefits of abortion access? We've compiled global evidence in an easy-to-read format that clearly shows the benefits at every level of society.