Demographics of Vasectomy—USA and International
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Trends in vasectomy prevalence
Globally, after steadily increasing in the 1990s, the number of couples relying on vasectomy has dropped back to a level seen in the early 1980s (Fig. 1). In 1982, an estimated 33 million couples were protected from unintended pregnancy by vasectomy.8 Over the next decade, the number of couples relying on vasectomy increased by approximately 10 million, and in 1991, vasectomy protected approximately 42 million couples from unintended pregnancy.9 By 2001, however, the number of couples protected
Characteristics of vasectomy acceptors
The profile of vasectomy acceptors in the developed and developing world varies significantly by region. Standardized population-based surveys, such as Demographic and Health Surveys provide insight into the characteristics of sterilization users. The most common data available include average age of the vasectomy users or partners, the number of children, education level, where the couples live, and where vasectomy procedures were performed.
Summary
Vasectomy often is ignored, despite its being one of the safest, simplest, most highly effective, and least-expensive contraceptive methods. Vasectomy remains the family planning method that is least known, understood, or used, a fact confirmed in Demographic and Health Survey studies conducted in 21 countries over the past 5 years. Men in every part of the world and every cultural, religious, or socioeconomic setting have demonstrated interest in or acceptance of vasectomy despite commonly
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