Family planning policies refer to government programs and initiatives aimed at regulating population growth by providing information, resources, and services for individuals and couples to make informed decisions about when to have children and how many children to have.
Related terms
Population Control: Population control refers to measures taken by governments or organizations to manage population size through various strategies such as birth control, immigration restrictions, or incentives for smaller families.
Demographic Transition: The demographic transition is a model that describes the historical shift from high birth rates and death rates in pre-industrial societies to low birth rates and death rates in industrialized societies.
Contraception: Contraception refers to methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, including condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), or sterilization procedures.