The Need For Adolescent Sexual And Reproductive Health
As per Guttmacher, 2 million adolescent women in India have an unmet need for modern contraception. Additionally, 78 per cent of abortions among adolescents are unsafe, carrying an elevated risk for complications. Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is not something that is discussed often; in fact, these are topics that are brushed under the carpet. At the NDTV-Dettol Banega Swasth India's Lakshya – Sampoorn Swasthya Ka Telethon, experts discuss the need for an enhanced conversation and awareness around it.
