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You should, because there really is no downside.

Right, there are no negative side effects to taking birth control, like increased risk of heart disease.




Are we talking about individual incidents or the overall impact on the economy?

The health impacts of contraceptives are insignificant compared to the benefits.

To put it another way, look at how expensive kids are in the developed world. Now think about handling that expense when you are part of the extreme poverty bracket. The economic benefit of not having kids when you don't want them is huge.


Are you aware that "contraceptives" covers a wide range of devices and medications? It's not just "the pill".

For example, I'm not aware of any increased risk of heart disease or any other disease due to using condoms.




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