13 States Request EPA Restrict Medication Abortion Access Based on Unsubstantiated Water Safety Claims
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Summary
13 states, including Indiana, sent a letter to the EPA requesting restrictions on medication abortion (mifepristone), falsely claiming it threatens the water supply. The article argues that mifepristone is safe and effective with no evidence of environmental harm, and that these efforts rely on misinformation to intimidate patients and clinicians.
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In reality, mifepristone is a safe and effective way to end pregnancy, and there is no evidence that it threatens environmental safety.
These efforts rely on misinformation rather than evidence, fostering an environment that intimidates patients seeking care and clinicians committed to providing safe, legal, and evidence-based health care.
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