Family Planning & Its Global Benefits

Family Planning & ITS GLOBAL BENEFITS Did you know? According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 222 million women would like to delay childbearing but do not use a method of contraception. Preventing pregnancy related health risks A woman's decision over when she can become pregnant has a direct impact on her health Family planning reduces the need for unsafe abortions. Family planning can delay pregnancy for parents with increased health risks or death from early/late childbearing Reducing infant mortality Il-timed pregnancies are a leading contributor towards higher infant mortality Family planning can help to reduce infant mortality trends rates. Helping to prevent HIV/AIDS Encouraging the use of contraception, specifically condoms, lowers the risk of both STIS and unintended pregnancies Family planning can help to bring down unplanned pregnancies in women living with HIV Empowering communities and enhancing education Countries with higher standards of education, greater participation in public life and greater job security will be in a better position to make informed choices about sexual & public health Family planning allows parents have smaller families, can ease financial pressures & allow more to be invested in each child. Slowing population growth The current level of population growth is proving to be unsustainable in terms of the demands it makes of the world's natural Family planning can help to alleviate the negative effects of population growth in terms of the economy, environment, and national and regional development resources. created by http://www.tcm-healthcare.co.uk/