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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. human ecology
  3. family and consumer science
  4. family studies
  5. family planning

Preferred term

family planning

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Health care programs or services designed to assist individuals in the planning of family size. Various methods of contraception can be used to control the number and timing of childbirths.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • family planning programs
  • family planning services
  • planned pregnancy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28770

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