Sexual and reproductive health

Strategies to increase use of long-acting and permanent contraception

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Authors:
WHO, Department of Reproductive Health and Research

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Publication details

Number of pages: 4
Publication date: 2012
Languages: English
WHO reference number: WHO/RHR/12.24

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Contraception is well established as a safe and cost-effective way to improve the health of women, their families, and communities. However, unmet need for family planning remains high. Worldwide, women and families lack access to the full array of modern methods to plan their families. The need for modern contraception is greatest where maternal mortality rates are the highest.