What Is the Failure Rate of the Combination Birth Control

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the failure rate of the combination birth control pill, given typical use?

• A)9%
• B)7%
• C)3%
• D)<1%

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Definitions:

Birthrate

The number of live births per thousand of the population per year, reflecting the growth rate of a population.

Replacement Rate

Replacement rate refers to the percentage of a worker's pre-retirement income that is paid out by a pension program upon retirement, indicating the level of income continuity after retirement.

Birthrates

The number of live births per thousand people in a population per year.

Death Rates

The number of deaths in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time.