Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Contraception and Abortion

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

Explain how contraceptives work and how to interpret information about the effectiveness, risks, and benefits of a particular contraceptive method

List the most popular contraceptives and discuss their advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness

Choose a method of contraception based on the needs of the user and the safety and effectiveness of the method

Describe the history and current legal status of abortion in the United States

Explain the current debate over abortion, including the main points of the pro-choice and pro-life points of view

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