The Literature of Ethical Problems in Medicine—Part 2
Authors: J.R. ELKINTON
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1970)

The Literature of Medicine1 October 1970The Literature of Ethical Problems in Medicine—Part 2J.R. ELKINTON, M.D.J.R. ELKINTON, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-73-4-662 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptPopulation, Contraception, and AbortionDuring the past decade the public has become much more aware of the rapid increase in man's numbers and of its effects on the social, political, and economic conditions of human life. The central ethical question of who shall live has given rise to a rapidly expanding literature that is far too large to be surveyed comprehensively here; I can mention only some of the important items. 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