The health benefits of contraceptive use are substantial. Contraceptives prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce the number
of abortions, and lower the incidence of death and disability related to complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
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Costs and Benefits of Investing in Contraceptive Services in the Developing World
The health benefits of contraceptive useare substantial. Contraceptives preventunintended pregnancies, reduce the numberof abortions, and lower the incidenceof death and disability related to complicationsof