How Births Can Be Controlled

THE POPULATION EXPLOSION

There are several potential methods of world population control; the applicability of each is dependent in large measure on the mores of the individual country or region. In some geographic areas two or more techniques are equally acceptable. We shall briefly discuss: 1) celibacy and asceticism, 2) provoked abortion, 3) sterilization and 4) contraception.

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THE POPULATION EXPLOSION

There are several potential methods of world population control; the applicability of each is dependent in large measure on the mores of the individual country or region. In some geographic areas two or more techniques are equally acceptable. We shall briefly discuss: 1) celibacy and asceticism, 2) provoked abortion, 3) sterilization and 4) contraception.