Contraception and Reproduction: Health Consequences for Women and Children in the Developing World
Author:   National Research Council ,  Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Committee on Population
Publisher:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309040945


Pages:   120
Publication Date:   01 February 1989
Format:   Paperback
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Contraception and Reproduction: Health Consequences for Women and Children in the Developing World


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This book examines how changes in reproductive patterns (such as the number and timing of births and spacing between births) have affected the health of women and children in the developing world. It reviews the relationships between contraceptive use, reproductive patterns, and health; the effects of differences and changes in reproductive patterns; as well as the role of family planning in women's fertility and health. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Hypotheses about Reproductive Patterns and Women's and Children's Health 3 Reproductive Patterns and Women's Health 4 Contraceptive Benefits and Risks 5 Reproductive Patterns and Children's Health 6 Changes in Reproductive Patterns 7 Conclusions References Appendix: Background Papers Glossary

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education ,  Committee on Population
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9780309040945


ISBN 10:   0309040949
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   01 February 1989
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Hypotheses about Reproductive Patterns and Women's and Children's Health; 5 3 Reproductive Patterns and Women's Health; 6 4 Contraceptive Benefits and Risks; 7 5 Reproductive Patterns and Children's Health; 8 6 Changes in Reproductive Patterns; 9 7 Conclusions; 10 References; 11 Appendix: Background Papers; 12 Glossary

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Committee on Population, National Research Council

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