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Sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, and other reproductive problems are major concerns around the world. Nowhere is this more true than in developing countries where preventable suffering frequently drops off the radar screen of First-World voters. This 1997 book from the National Research Council arm of the National Academy of Sciences describes the magnitude of these problems and what is known about the effectiveness of interventions in four areas: infection-free sex, intended pregnancies and births, healthy pregnancy and delivery, and healthy sexuality.
The Guttmacher Institute is one of the world’s foremost reproductive health research institutes. It is cited by conservative and liberal sources alike for its data and research on abortion, sex education, public funding of reproductive domestic and international healthcare services, and other controversial topics. This is their peer-reviewed research journal which carries the latest cutting-edge research in reproductive healthcare topics.
Data & StatisticsThe CDC tracks and publishes statistical data on a wide range of reproductive health trends and etiology. Including abortion, infant health, reproductive surgery, tobacco use and pregnancy, assisted reproductive technologies, and much more. This is their home page for distributing their data.
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