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Demographics of Men Receiving Vasectomies in the US Military 2000–2009

Demographics of Men Receiving Vasectomies in the US Military 2000–2009 Background: We hypothesize that there is a higher incidence of vasectomy within the military at a younger age based on this equal access health care system. Materials and Methods: A review of the CHAMPS military database was conducted for men receiving vasectomies from 2000 to 2009. Age at vasectomy, number of children, race, religion, and marital status were recorded and incidence was computed. Results: Total of 82,945 vasectomies was performed. The overall incidence to have a vasectomy was approximately 7.10 per 1000 men. The highest rate of occurrence was 14.4 per 1000 men in men 30–34 years old. Whites had a higher rate than blacks at 10.03 per 1000 men compared to 6.27 per 1000 men. Protestants had the highest rate at 8.44 per 1000 men, and Jewish people had the lowest at 1.86 per 1000 men. Married men had a rate of 12.3 per 1000 men, whereas single men were 1.03 per 1000 men. Conclusions: The incidence to have a vasectomy in the military was 7.10 per 1000 men, with an age adjusted rate at 8.66 per 1000 men. This information may assist primary care providers in discussing vasectomies as a permanent form of contraception. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Urology Karger

Demographics of Men Receiving Vasectomies in the US Military 2000–2009

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Karger
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© 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel
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1661-7649
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10.1159/000338863
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Abstract

Background: We hypothesize that there is a higher incidence of vasectomy within the military at a younger age based on this equal access health care system. Materials and Methods: A review of the CHAMPS military database was conducted for men receiving vasectomies from 2000 to 2009. Age at vasectomy, number of children, race, religion, and marital status were recorded and incidence was computed. Results: Total of 82,945 vasectomies was performed. The overall incidence to have a vasectomy was approximately 7.10 per 1000 men. The highest rate of occurrence was 14.4 per 1000 men in men 30–34 years old. Whites had a higher rate than blacks at 10.03 per 1000 men compared to 6.27 per 1000 men. Protestants had the highest rate at 8.44 per 1000 men, and Jewish people had the lowest at 1.86 per 1000 men. Married men had a rate of 12.3 per 1000 men, whereas single men were 1.03 per 1000 men. Conclusions: The incidence to have a vasectomy in the military was 7.10 per 1000 men, with an age adjusted rate at 8.66 per 1000 men. This information may assist primary care providers in discussing vasectomies as a permanent form of contraception.

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Current Urology – Karger

Published: Jan 1, 2012

Keywords: Vasectomy; US Military; Sterilization

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