Colorado cut its teen abortion and birth rates in half in just five years

Colorado cut its abortion and teen birth rates in half over a five-year period by offering teens and low-income women long-acting contraceptives at an affordable price. Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are more effective than other methods, such as the pill or condoms, but they can also be expensive, costing up to $1,000 in the US. It is estimated that these results have so far saved the state almost $70 million in public assistance costs.