The Need for Available Contraceptives
With each miraculous birth the world’s population heads further towards destruction due to overpopulation. Globally, the population is increasing at a rate of 1 billion every decade, a rate that mankind has never seen before (Bongaarts). Most of this huge increase in population is in developing countries where the population is currently 4.3 billion and is expected to more than double within the next hundred years (Bongaarts). Considering that the world’s resources are already being stretched to sustain the current population a high birth rate will be catastrophic if if is allowed to continue. This population boom must be stopped in order to ensure that future generations can experience the standards of living we enjoy today. Though the high birth rate is mainly due to developing countries, all of humanity must work together to overcome it. Hope for the future is only possible if the developed world supports the effort with funds and resources. The key weapon in this battle is birth control, which must be spread globally to those who lack means of controlling their fertility.
Although one little child does not put a significant stress on the world’s resources, the number of children currently being born will cause irreversible and unreasonable demands on the earth. President of the Population Institute Werner Fornos warns, “ Population growth is a leading contributor to environmental degradation” (“Keynote address”). Environmental degradation happens and will continue to happen as we pollute the earth, contribute to global warming, create landfills, and consume our precious and often nonrenewable resources (Bongaarts). Realizing the drastic damage our population h...
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A vast majority of Americans feel as though there is a need for sex education, however, the topics discussed in the course, such as contraceptives are always controversial. Some of the states believe that teaching about abstinence is the only way to prevent pregnancies, while others only limit themselves to educate on condom usage. “Urging teenagers to abstain from sex has always been the default course of action.” (Bainbridge, Jane) In a perfect world, teens would remain abstinent until marriage
How can contraceptives help students if it is given out at school? If contraceptives such as birth control, condoms, plan B etc. were given out at schools it can reduce teen pregnancy, spread of STD’s, dropout rates due to pregnancy and it can help girls with their health. Students can sometimes be embarrassed or scared to go to a clinic to get what they need to be protected but having a clinic on campus might make the student more comfortable since they won’t have to go out of their way to get contraceptives
they have contraceptives and information about sex available to them, so that if they do experience a sexual act they can protect themselves in an efficient way. Reasoning for this is simple: it allows teenagers
Teenage girls should be able to obtain contraceptives without parental consent because they have a right to privacy when it comes to their sexual life. Teenagers are known for being secretive and are most likely to hide personal information from their parents, but when it comes to safe sex, keeping this from their parents would not be all that negative. There is a difference between secrecy and privacy, teenagers keeping their sex life private is mature and adult like, preparing themselves for the
Sex in America’s high schools is a reality that must be faced head on. Many high school students today are struggling with the decision to have sex. As a society, are we letting today’s teens down by not having a full sexual education curriculum available in all high schools? In a study conducted in 2007, detailing the sexual activity of high school students, between grades ninth and twelfth showed that 48% of students had sexual intercourse (46% girls 50% boys) (ReCAPP). So why is it that our schools
Through out this course I have learned to understand why there is a need to educate my peers. Taking part in this can help increase awareness and knowledge about various health topics that relate to fellow students around me. The Health Fair helped me take part in advocating better health. From the taking part in the Health Fair I learned many things about how to educate my peers by breaking down barriers that I once had. Contraceptive use was the topic my group members and I got to talk about during
knowledge on the subject, risks, consequences, and options available. Without proper information in regards to sexual intercourse and the risks associated with such actions, teenagers cannot be expected to make the best decision when it comes to performing sexual acts. Comprehensive sexual education needs to be taught in American high schools to increase the knowledge of teenagers on the risks of sexual intercourse and the preventative measures available to reduce the risks so teenagers can make informed
resources and services that provide information on methods of contraception. What I noticed from the majority of websites, is that they all provided generally the same information. Many of the websites provided information on the effectiveness on the contraceptive, how safe it is, the benefits, and disadvantages, how the form of contraception is used, and the cost. There seem to be quite a few resources provided on the topic of contraception, but not all provided information that was accurate, and some were
control everyday, every week ,or even every month(Best and Worst Options). Numerous doctors recommend the hormone shot manly to irresponsible teens. In result the teens does not have to remember to take the contraceptive. The hormone implant is also a popular and dependable contraceptive. A piece of plastic (about the size of a matchstick), this long term form of contraception contain progestin. It is inserted by your doctor just under the skin of the upper arm and prevents pregnancy for three
hidden facts about what actually happens. Studies say that “restricting legal abortion does not reduce abortion incidence and legalizing abortion does not increase it; rates are lowest in countries where it is legal and contraceptives and reproductive health information are widely available” (Burn, 53). In developed countries 92% of abortions are safe and in developing countries 55% are unsafe
standard drug approval process, under certain situations. The issues surrounding the approval of the Plan B contraceptive would be one of these situations. This case really brings to light the real world ethical dilemmas surrounding possible complications with new over-the-counter medications. Both sides of the argument in this case (whether to allow the Plan B contraceptive to be available over-the-counter or not) make valid points. However, the FDA was right to delay the transition approval and
other possible alternatives to reduce the number of teens giving birth out of wedlock. Parents, teachers and the community as a whole should provide detailed consequences to teenagers about raising a child, encourage abstinence, and make contraceptives available. Other possible solutions are getting the community involved, having the “sex talk,” talking to mentors, having parents very involved in their children’s life, having the parents share their own values, discouraging early dating, and lastly
Encourage and provide contraceptives to teens and prevent unwanted pregnancies and STDs. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics “New evidence points to the media adolescents use frequently (television, music, movies, magazines, and the Internet) as important factors in the initiation of sexual intercourse.” Many movies show teenage characters on their goal to lose their
In The Works Surely, countless ‘You Are Not the Father” stories on Maury, showcasing severely relieved men, prove that male contraceptive is a wanted need. And although men have equal responsibility towards the prevention of pregnancy as women, they do not share equally in the and resources. Today, available contraceptives for women include the pill, cervical cap, contraceptive implants, sponge, injection, vaginal ring, the “morning after” pill, and several other methods. As for men, they are only
revolutionized society. In some of the situations, law was reactionary: law initially preserved the status quo. However, in a few situations (e.g., use of videotape recorders in the home), the U.S. Supreme Court quickly made the benefits of technology available to people. While this essay contains some citations to court cases in the USA, I provide neither a scholarly treatment nor legal advice, but only some observations and my personal opinions. Contraception In the years after the Civil War, there