The Unmet Need for Family Planning - Countdown 2015 Europe
The Unmet Need for Family Planning - Countdown 2015 Europe
The Unmet Need for Family Planning - Countdown 2015 Europe
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Links between sustainable development and family planningCivil society organizationsworking <strong>for</strong> access to familyplanning are challenginghealth systems and buildingdemocracyGlobal productivity losses of US$15 billion/yearlinked to maternal & newborn deathsPositive correlation between rising GDP &contraceptive useMany developing countries cite population growth as abarrier to adapting to climate change Women & girlsare most affected by climate change – they often workclosely with natural resources such as food & water)EconomicgrowthDemocracy,Governance &AccountabilityFiscalsavingsIn Nigeria: 4xs more spent onpost-abortion care than contraceptionAnnual cost of post-abortion care= 3.4% of national health expenditureWomen’shealthHealthspendingSustainabledevelopment& <strong>Family</strong>planningSustainablewater andfood supplyAdaptingto climatechangeMany developing countries citepopulation growth as a barrier toadapting to climate changeWomen & girls are most affectedby climate change — they oftenwork closely with natural resourcessuch as food & waterCurrent modern contraceptive use= 1.1 million fewer child deaths annually.If unmet need was met, it would avert anadditional 0.5 million deathsChildsurvivalWomenin thelabour<strong>for</strong>ceWomen’srights &autonomyWith family planning, women/ girls canspend more time in education, trainingand employment, & participate in thepolitical & economic life of their countriesReproductive health is thebiggest contributorto women’s loss ofproductivity (DALYs)34 www.countdown<strong>2015</strong>europe.org