Reproductive health and female health maintenance
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A study published in the Journal of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed significant findings about the long-term effects of a family planning program in Bangladesh. Conducted over a period of 34 years from 1978 to 2012, the research followed 1,820 women born between 1938 and 1973.
The study, titled "Thirty-five years later: Long-term effects of the Matlab maternal and child health/family planning program on older women's well-being," was authored by Tania Barham and others. Notable contributors to the study included Esther Duflo from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Randall Kuhn from the University of California, Los Angeles.
The research focused on the Matlab family planning program, a scheme established in 1977 in Bangladesh. The study found that women who participated in the program born between 1950 and 1961 experienced significant increases in their body mass index in 1996 and 2012. However, the family planning program had few effects on later health and economic outcomes.
For more information about the study, Esther Duflo can be contacted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while Randall Kuhn can be reached at the University of California, Los Angeles. Their contact details are available upon request.
Jane Menken from the University of Colorado Boulder was also involved in the study. She can be contacted at tel: 303-818-9682 and email: [redacted].
The study's findings highlight the importance of understanding the long-term impacts of family planning programs on women's health and well-being. As the world continues to grapple with issues related to population growth and reproductive health, research like this provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners alike.
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