( s whose mothers die during childbirth...)'Young and their Reproductive Health' - Theme of World Population Day,Health

s, whose mothers die during childbirth, do not survive beyond their first birthday.

The plight of women from these countries, including India, reflect a condition that has its underlying reasons in their social fabric of existence. These women are discriminated against, and are victims of male chauvinism even in issues regarding their marriage, fertility or making reproductive choices. They bear the brunt of unwanted pregnancies because their partners could be averse to the usage of condoms or because there is a lack of knowledge about contraceptives.

The need of the hour, therefore, is to create awareness among the target population on issues regarding reproductive health and also to provide easy access to information and care that they may need. An ongoing educational system is essential to bring conscientiousness in these societies about the concepts of sexual responsibilities and family life.

The earth has now entered the Anthropocene era where human beings are a dominating force. Although increased life expectancy and higher standards of living are indicators of the progress we have made, the pressure of the ever- increasing population on natural resources is bound to have unhealthy consequences. A four-fold increase in humans has lead to industrialization and unplanned land management, among others, leading to depleting natural resources and climatic changes.

The Question that needs to be answered is 'Do we want to leave behind a legacy of famines and plagues, barren land and illness?' If not, then serious measures are called for to tackle the spiraling population through political decision- making and by providing an international framework to address the issue.

'The one process ongoing, that will take millions of years to correct, is the loss of genetic and species diversity by the destruction of natural habitats. This is the folly that our descendants are least likely to forgive us' ...E.O.Wilson
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