The Ripple Effect of Family Planning in Pakistan and the Lack Thereof

Abstract

The crucial role of family planning and the use of contraceptive methods in Pakistan is markedly low. According to the latest estimates from the United Nations in 2018, Pakistan has a population of over 202 million, making it the 6th most populous country in the world. In such a populous developing country with poor lifestyle and lack of quality healthcare, the scarcity of family planning becomes detrimental. Its domino effect can be seen directly in Pakistan with the highest maternal and infant mortality rates as revealed by UNICEF. Not only does the lack of family planning adversely affect health, but the growing population can possibly impede inancial stability and weaken the pace of overall social development