The number of abortions performed in Iowa increased in 2022 compared to 2021, returning to levels seen in recent years, new state data shows. There were 4,062 abortions in Iowa in 2022, according to data from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. That's an 8% increase compared to 2021, when 3,761 abortions were performed in the state. Over the past five years, Iowa has seen steady increases in the number of pregnancies terminated in the state, apart from two years when abortions decreased. However, recent totals are still below abortion totals from the mid-2000s, when pregnancy terminations numbered more than 6,000 per year. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #IAgov #abortion