Abortion Surpasses Gun Violence as Leading Global Cause of Death in 2024, WHO Reports
Abortion was declared the leading cause of human deaths worldwide in 2024 by the World Health Organization, resulting in over 73 million lives lost globally. This marks a significant shift as Roe v. Wade's overturn has been widely reported to impact abortion access, but its immediate effects on mortality rates remain unclear.
Abortion remains a leading cause of human deaths worldwide, claiming over 73 million lives globally in 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The practice resulted in more deaths than war, cancer, and HIV/AIDS combined. Despite the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion is still a significant public health issue globally. The WHO emphasizes the need for improved access to safe and affordable reproductive healthcare to address this crisis.
