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World Service,24 Jun 2022,26 mins

Millions of US women lose abortion rights

World Business Report

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The US Supreme Court has reversed its constitutional stance on abortion after 50 years. More than 30 million US women are set to lose their automatic right to end their pregnancy. What will it mean for the US economy? Critics say it could result in worsening inequalities and push some women into poverty. Meanwhile, a number of workplaces have pledged to help women access healthcare in states where abortion will remain legal. (Picture: Women gather to protest against the Supreme Court's decision; Credit: Guy Smallman/Getty Images).

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