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February 2020 Downeast Public Health Council Update Reproductive Health Next DEPHC Meeting Reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters relating to the reproductive system and to its functions and processes.

Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so.
Women's Reproductive Health Good sexual and reproductive health is important for women’s general health and well-being.

It is central to their ability to make choices and decisions about their lives, including when, or whether, to consider having children.
Different life stages are associated with specific women’s sexual and reproductive health issues, including menstruation, fertility, cervical screening, contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmissible infections, chronic health problems (such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome) and menopause.

Safe sex practices are important for the sexual and reproductive health of sexually active women of all ages.
Access to accurate, impartial and up-to-date sexual and reproductive health information, and services such as human papilloma virus vaccination, cervical screening tests and screening for sexually transmissible infections, is also essential.

Men's Reproductive Health Reproductive health is an important component of men's overall health and well-being.
Too often, males have been overlooked in discussions of reproductive health, especially Friday, March 20, 2020 9:00 - 11:30 am (Networking at 8:30 am) Site To Be Determined 2020 Downeast Public Health Council Meetings January 2020 Health Literacy; Local Public Health Systems Assessment Planning; Year in Review March 2020 TBD May 2020 TBD July 2020 TBD September 2020 TBD November 2020 TBD when reproductive issues such as contraception and infertility have been perceived as female-related.
Every day, men, their partners, and health care providers can protect their reproductive health by ensuring effective contraception, avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and preserving fertility.

Common issues in male reproductive health include: • Contraception • Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases • Infertility/fertility For more information on Advancing Men's Reproductive Health in the United States please click here.
Adolescents and Young Adults While sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect individuals of all ages, STDs take a particularly heavy toll on young people.

CDC estimates that youth ages 15-24 make up just over one quarter of the sexually active population, but account for half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted infections that occur in the United States each year.

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Local Public Health System Assessment A Local Public Health Systems Assessment is currently being planned for 2020.

This is a chance for Downeast to see how far we have come since 2010.

This is a chance to assess system strengths and weaknesses.

We look forward to your input.


Downeast District Local Public Health System Assessment (LPHSA) 2010 - Executive Summary (PDF) Downeast District Local Public Health System Assessment (LPHSA) 2010 - Full Report (PDF) National Public Health Performance Standards (NPHPS) Documents (Link) Quote to be added HERE :)