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Can birth control trends explain the rise in abortions? It's complicated

The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?
The number of abortions is up in the United States. Is it because fewer people are using birth control pills?

This article was originally published at: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/09/nx-s1-5887615/abortion-rat...