A new national scorecard of women’s health reveals that Florida women are dying from preventable causes such as breast and cervical cancer, pregnancy complications, and mental health conditions. The 2024 Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care ranks Florida poorly due to state policies that limit access to health services. With a high rate of uninsured women and lack of Medicaid expansion, many women in Florida are skipping needed healthcare due to costs. The findings also raise concerns about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on access to reproductive health services. Overall, the state of healthcare for women in Florida is described as fragile.
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‘State of health care for women is in a fragile place’—Florida women are dying from preventable causes
