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Dr. Jim Shelton's Pearls

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"Pearl" for the week of January 29, 2007
How Many Injectable Contraceptive Users World Wide?

In 1995 an estimated 12 million married women worldwide used injectable contraceptives. In 2005, what number were using them? (According to the new Population Report "Expanding Services for Injectables")

Choose the best answer.

a) 12 million
b) 18 million
c) 24 million
d) 32 million
e) 40 million

Correct answer: d – 32 million.

Reference: Lande R, Richey C. Expanding services for injectables. Population Reports, Series K, No 6. Baltimore, INFO Project, JHU, December 2006.

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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