(CNN) For most women, access to reproductive and sexual health services is crucial to well-being. Overall, the analysis revealed that women across the nation do not have equal access to abortion. To analyze how far women travel to terminate a pregnancy across the nation, the researchers began with data on the location of abortion providers and women. In 23 states, the average distance was under 15 miles; for 16 states, the average was between 15 and 29 miles; and eight states averaged 30 to 89 miles. Greater distance to travel, then, meant some women had abortions in the second trimester.

Source: CNN October 03, 2017 21:22 UTC