Tập
Horizon: Episode 8
Tóm tắt
An examination of the use of Depo-Provera in the Third World. The contraceptive is injected and prevents pregnancy for three months, but it is banned in the U.S. because of the risk of cancer. Looks at its use in Thailand.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Horizon
- Mùa
- Mùa 19
- Tập
- Tập 8
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1982-03-01
- Thời lượng
- 60 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 8 là tập 8 trong Season 19 của Horizon. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1982-03-01. Thời lượng là 60 min.
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