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Question
What are the three types of methods used for birth control (or regulating child birth)? Give one example of each type.
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Solution
The three types of methods used for birth control are:
- Barrier method, e.g., condom
- Chemical method, e.g., oral pills
- Surgical method, e.g., vasectomy
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