More young people than ever are entering their childbearing and working years. At the same time, the number and proportion of people over age 65 are increasing at an unprecedented rate. Our future will be shaped by how well families and societies meet the needs of these growing "new generations": education and health -- including reproductive health -- for the young, and social, medical and financial support for the elderly.
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This paper provides a brief review of existing evidence and emerging issues in the area of contraception for adolescents and youth, with a particular focus on integration into sexual and reproductive health and rights services.
1 November 2019