Access to birth control is in the national spotlight
Here’s one BIG reason why it matters
Ohio’s infant mortality rate has reached epidemic proportions, and it’s even worse in the Cleveland area. In 2012, 131 babies in Cuyahoga County died before their first birthday. The majority of those infant deaths are related to prematurity.
Since unplanned pregnancy and poor maternal health are linked to prematurity, increased access to birth control and improved reproductive health can help. Read more from The Center for Community Solutions.
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