| Addressing global health, economic, and environmental problems through family planning. | |
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PMID: 21606751 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although obstetrician-gynecologists recognize the importance of managing fertility for the reproductive health of individuals, many are not aware of the vital effect they can have on some of the world's most pressing issues. Unintended pregnancy is a key contributor to the rapid population growth that in turn impairs social welfare, hinders economic progress, and exacerbates environmental degradation. An estimated 215 million women in developing countries wish to limit their fertility but do not have access to effective contraception. In the United States, half of all pregnancies are unplanned. Voluntary prevention of unplanned pregnancies is a cost-effective, humane way to limit population growth, slow environmental degradation, and yield other health and welfare benefits. Family planning should be a top priority for our specialty. |
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Authors:
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J Joseph Speidel; Richard A Grossman |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 117 ISSN: 1873-233X ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-24 Completed Date: 2011-07-26 Revised Date: 2011-10-26 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1394-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA. |
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Environment* Family Planning Policy Family Planning Services* / economics Female Humans World Health* |
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Comment In:
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Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Oct;118(4):957; author reply 957-8
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