Contraceptive security
Contraceptive Security
Contraceptive security (pronunciation: /ˈkɒntrəˌsɛptɪv sɪˈkjʊərɪti/) is a term used in the field of reproductive health to refer to the reliable availability of a variety of contraceptive methods to individuals who need them. The concept is closely related to family planning and population control.
Etymology
The term "contraceptive security" is derived from the words "contraceptive", which refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, and "security", which in this context refers to the assurance of availability and access.
Related Terms
- Contraception: The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
- Family Planning: The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births.
- Reproductive Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
- Population Control: The practice of artificially maintaining the size of any population.
- Birth Control: The practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies, typically by use of contraception.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Contraceptive security
- Wikipedia's article - Contraceptive security
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