Question

List 4 points of significance of reproductive health in a society. Name any 2 areas related to reproductive health which have improved over the past 50 years in our country.

Answer 1

Hint: It's the total wellbeing that includes social, physical, and mental in all matters of reproductive processes and functions. Reproductive health includes spreading awareness among youngsters regarding sex, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. Contraception, prevention of child marriage, maternal health, pre, and post-maternity care are some components of reproductive health.

Complete answer:
There are several indicators for reproductive health such as Total Fertility Rate, Maternal Mortality Rate, Antenatal care coverage, Contraceptive Prevalence Rate, etc. Most of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases are spread due to unawareness.
In society 4 points of significance of reproductive health are as follows:
-Reproductive health is vital in the prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, HIV, etc.
-Population control and unwanted pregnancies can be avoided.
-Awareness about pre and post maternal care and proper medications.
-Better sex education spreading awareness about contraception, misconceptions, etc.
2 areas related to reproductive health have improved over 50 years in our country.
-Reduced mortality rates especially in underdeveloped areas of our country including rural areas, villages, etc. More privileges are given to poor people of the country for pregnancy-related aspects.
-Reduced early pregnancy rates and family planning. As the rate of child marriage declined in India due to changes in judicial systems, early pregnancy rates too marked a sudden plunge.

Note: Reproductive health doesn't mean a state of absence of disease. It combines all aspects of the social, physical, and mental state of the reproductive system. Lifestyle habits, liquor consumption, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, stress, occupational exposures, etc can be detrimental to reproductive health. Getting enough sleep, having a balanced diet, avoiding a stress-free environment, etc can lead to better reproductive health. Reproductive health is an indicator of a nation's health.