The ratios between men and women vary globally due to historical events, cultural preferences, and migration, with a notable female surplus in Russia and male surpluses in countries like India and China. Concerns about women’s bodily autonomy, especially regarding abortion, have led to polarized debates and varying legal landscapes, with most countries liberalizing abortion laws, although access remains limited in many regions.
These pamphlets about long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) were distributed to all new students during orientation at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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