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Contraception and Reproduction Health Consequences for Women and Children in the Developing World (1989) / Chapter Skim
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... In countries in which safe abortion is not available, family planning services are even more important from a health standpoint because they provide a medically sound way ~ reduce unwanted pregnancies that could otherwise lead to maternal death or injury from dangerous abortion procedures.
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... CONTRACEPTIVE RISKS AND BENEFITS Modern contraceptives are an important means through which women in developing countries control their fertility. On the basis of our review of the scientific evidence concerning the risks and benefits of contraception, we conclude that the risks associated with the use of currently available modern contraceptive methods are considerably lower than the risks associated with pregnancy, labor and delivery, particularly in developing countries.
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... Changes in fertility may be associated with an increase in the proportion of short birth intervals if declines in breastfeeding are not offset by increased contraceptive use. Although more research on the relationship between contraceptive use and breastteeding is needed, programs designed to encourage both breastfeeding and contraceptive use for birth spacing are likely to have important health benefits for children.
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