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It may be coincidence, but it’s fitting that World Contraception Day and World Environmental Health Day fall on the same date: Sept. 26. There is a deep and often overlooked connection between family planning and environmental sustainability. Family planning is a cornerstone of reproductive health, but it’s also the foundation for much more.
Women’s education and the easy availability of affordable family planning services have been found to be the dominant factors in fertility decline, as they reduce both wanted and unwanted pregnancies. These demographic shifts are not just about numbers—they represent profound social, economic, and environmental changes. After centuries of demographic and economic growth, we should celebrate—not lament—the fact that population growth is slowing down.
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