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What is the significance of reproductive health in society? Name any two areas related to reproductive health which have improved over the past 50 years in our country.
Reproductive health is the total well being in all aspects of reproduction. It includes physical, emotional, behavioural, and social well being. 

Significance of reproductive health in a society:
1. It prevents the spread of various sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, syphilis, etc.
2. Individuals with a sound reproductive health produce better offspring's that have a better chance of survival.
3. Better sex education and awareness helps in maintaining the population and prevent population explosion.
4. Unwanted and teen pregnancies are avoided. 
The reproductive health in India has improved tremendously over the past 50 years. The areas in which reproductive health has improved includes,
1. Better family planning has led to reduction in family size.
2. Mother and infant mortality rate have gone down dramatically due to better health care facilities.


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