World Health Organization : Year 1995 ; World Health Organization, Family Health, Family Planning and Population, No. 95.11: Health Benefits of Family Planning

By World Health Organization

Book Id: WPLBN0000052206
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Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	World Health Organization : Year 1995 ; World Health Organization, Family Health, Family Planning and Population, No. 95.11: Health Benefits of Family Planning
Author:	World Health Organization
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Language:	English
Subject:	Health., Public health, Wellness programs
Collections:	Medical Library Collection, World Health Collection
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Publisher:	World Health Organization


Citation APA MLA Chicago Health Organization, B. W. (n.d.). World Health Organization : Year 1995 ; World Health Organization, Family Health, Family Planning and Population, No. 95.11. Retrieved from http://gutenberg.cc/

Description
Medical Reference Publication

Excerpt
Research results and experience worldwide provide clear evidence that family planning benefits the health of women and children. This booklet summarizes key findings about the health benefits of family planning and explains how offering a choice of contraceptive methods benefits both clients and programmes. It is intended for policy makers, programme managers, community leaders, teachers, health providers and others who need concise, up-to-date information about how family planning is beneficial and why it should be supported with adequate human and financial resources at all levels.

Table of Contents
CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Family planning saves lives and improves health . . . . . . . . . 3 Women's health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Children's health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Family and community health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Informed choice is a key element of high quality services . . . 15 Expanding and improving family planning services is critical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Conclusion: Family planning benefits all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31