Posted: Jan 15, 2008, 11:33 AM CST
As previously mentioned huger and AIDS is present everywhere. but in varying degrees.
Children dying of hunger and AIDS ... to say as a problem in the " nation " sense , ermm i guess food and basic medicines would be priority rather than sterilization.
In the overpopulous or economically weak countries , they do have " FREE " birth control options provided by the govt . But its not available to all yet !!
Free operations in these countries would bear heavy on the economy. Bearing in mind , its not just the money for the procedure but you need
trained staff and aseptic techniques and facility. " Tubal ligation has lead to fatalities out of negligence !!!! "
In developed nations i dont think they really need it , but a good option !!
In the countries where population is a problem , a key point to note is " too many children " in a family usually is due to religious reasons or lack of awareness. The religion factor considers sterilization a sin !!!
Besides, " man " being considered superior of the two genders , vasectomy is looked down upon.
So , free or not ... the ones who should be availing the option wouldnt in either case.
JMO