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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

d – 32 million

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

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