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by Volundr 1251 days ago
> How is it part of healthcare if nobody's health is threatened in 99% of cases?

Far more than 1% of pregnancies carry health risks. Not only that women denied abortions are more likely to have complications during their pregnancy.

> Do you consider steroids healthcare?

Do you not? I've been given steroids for allergies, rashes, and muscle injuries.

> What about something like plastic surgery?

How is surgery anything but healthcare?

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> Far more than 1% of pregnancies carry health risks.

Indeed; I'd put it at about 100%. Pregnancy is no joke.