Overview of contraception
- PMID: 16183535
- DOI: 10.1016/j.admecli.2005.05.008
Overview of contraception
Abstract
The United States has the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy of any Western industrialized country. Addressing these high rates and preventing adolescent pregnancy are complicated tasks. This article addresses some of the issues involved with preventing adolescent pregnancy, focusing on contraception.
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