Question 1:
Chapter 4 – Reproductive Health
Biology
What do you think is the significance of reproductive health in a society? Answer Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical, emotional, behavioural, and social well being. Sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, gonorrhoea, etc. are transferred from one individual to another through sexual contact. It can also lead to unwanted pregnancies. Hence, it is necessary to create awareness among people, especially the youth, regarding various reproduction related aspects as the young individuals are the future of the country and they are most susceptible of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. Creating awareness about the available birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases and their preventive measures, and gender equality will help in bringing up a socially conscious healthy family. Spreading awareness regarding uncontrolled population growth and social evils among young individuals will help in building up a reproductively healthy society.
Question 2: Suggest the aspects of reproductive health which need to be given special attention in the present scenario. Answer Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. The aspects which have to be given special attention in the present scenarios are (1)Counselling and creating awareness among people, especially the youth, about various aspects of reproductive health, such as sexually transmitted diseases, available contraceptive methods, case of pregnant mothers, adolescence, etc. (2)Providing support and facilities such as medical assistance to people during pregnancy, STDs, abortions, contraceptives, infertility, etc. for building a
reproductively healthy society
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Question 3:
Chapter 4 – Reproductive Health
Biology
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why? Answer Yes, introduction of sex education in schools