Iranian Journal of Public Health

Organon Canada reinforces the need to raise awareness and access for contraception methods with nearly half of pregnancies unplanned

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Organon is proud to support the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to reinforce the importance of education and awareness in reducing unplanned pregnancies in Canada through roundtable discussions.

Key Points: 
  • Organon is proud to support the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to reinforce the importance of education and awareness in reducing unplanned pregnancies in Canada through roundtable discussions.
  • Nearly half of all pregnancies in Canada are unintended1 and UIP is a public health and reproductive health concern worldwide2.
  • A recent survey* funded by Organon Canada showed 48 per cent of 18-40 years old women in Canada would be financially impacted by an unintended pregnancy.
  • "Women who experience unplanned pregnancies are at high risk for many health factors, which can have overwhelming and negative impacts.