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Dr. Jim Shelton's Pearls "Pearl" for the week of July 6, 2004

More Success in Africa

Q:The increase in contraceptive prevalence in Mozambique is notable, but another African country has had an even more rapid and sustained increase. Modern method prevalence went from 7% in 1992, to 17% in 1996 to 26% in 2000. What country is it?

A:Malawi

Reference: Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2000.



The "Pearls" offer answers to commonly asked questions about family planning. These "Pearls" are prepared by Dr. James D. Shelton, Senior Medical Scientist, Office of Population, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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