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In Mississippi, where health officials expect 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling upending abortion rights, children are more likely to die before their first birthday than in any other state.

Its been almost two years since Mississippi voters approved medical marijuana, and they are potentially just weeks away from having access to it.

GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — In Mississippi, where health officials expect 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling upending abortion rights, children are more likely to die before their first birthday than in any other state.

Mississippi expects 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling denying abortion rights Abortion ruling means more and riskier

Mississippi expects 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling denying abortion rights Abortion ruling means more and riskier

Mississippi expects 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling denying abortion rights

Mississippi has the nation's highest fetal mortality rate, highest infant mortality rate, highest pre-term birth rate and is among the worst states for maternal mortality.

Mississippi has the nation's highest fetal mortality rate, highest infant mortality rate, highest pre-term birth rate and is among the worst states for maternal mortality.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In Mississippi, where health officials expect 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling upending abortion rights, children are more likely to die before their first birthday than in any other state. World News | Abortion Ruling Means More and Riskier Births in Mississippi.

Perhaps those attending the Senate Study Group on Women, Children and Families already knew. But it was pretty startling to read what the newly installed director of the Mississippi State