Reproductive Health and Human Reproduction

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), what does reproductive health mean?

Reproductive health means a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, i.e., physical, emotional, behavioural, and social.

What is the meaning of reproductive health?

Reproductive health refers to healthy reproductive organs with normal functions, and includes the emotional and social aspects of reproduction.

Why is it significant to maintain reproductive health?

Maintaining reproductive health is significant to ensure physically and functionally normal reproductive organs, and normal emotional and behavioral interactions in all sex-related aspects.

What are the methods taken up to achieve reproductive health?

The methods taken up to achieve reproductive health include action plans and programmes at a national level, aimed at attaining total reproductive health as a social goal. Signup and view all the answers

What broader perspective does reproductive health have?

Reproductive health has a broader perspective that includes the emotional and social aspects of reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

How does the World Health Organisation (WHO) define reproductive health?

The WHO defines reproductive health as a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction, including physical, emotional, behavioural, and social well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the popular name for the improved family planning programmes currently in operation?

Reproductive and Child Health Care (RCH) programmes Signup and view all the answers

Who has a major role in disseminating information about reproduction-related aspects?

Parents, other close relatives, teachers, and friends Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the aspects that sex education in schools should provide information about?

Reproductive organs, adolescence and related changes, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), AIDS, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of reproduction-related problems for which medical assistance and care are required?

Pregnancy, delivery, STDs, abortions, contraception, menstrual problems, infertility, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to educate people about available birth control options?

To address the importance of bringing up socially conscious healthy families of desired size Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the social evils that need to be addressed through awareness?

Uncontrolled population growth, sex-abuse, sex-related crimes, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing sex education in schools?

To provide right information to the young and discourage children from believing in myths and having misconceptions about sex-related aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of creating awareness about reproduction-related aspects?

To help people lead a reproductively healthy life Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of governmental and non-governmental agencies in creating awareness about reproduction-related aspects?

They have taken various steps to create awareness among the people about reproduction-related aspects Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential requirements for the successful implementation of various action plans to attain reproductive health?

Strong infrastructural facilities, professional expertise, and material support Signup and view all the answers

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