21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access

An estimated 21 million women live in U.S. counties classified as having limited access to birth control, according to data analyzed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The analysis measured access based on the availability of contraceptive methods and healthcare providers offering family planning services in each county. The data used in the analysis reflects conditions from a prior year, meaning current conditions may differ from what the numbers indicate.

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