1. Tubal sterilization trends in the United States
Lolita M. Chan, B.Sc., M.B.Ch.B., Carolyn L. Westhoff, M.D., M.Sc. 
Fertility and Sterility 
Volume 94, Issue 1, Pages 1-6 (June 2010)
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2. Figure 1
Annual number of tubal sterilizations in the United States taking place in both the inpatient and ambulatory setting during the period 1970–2006.
Data adapted from NHDS 1970–2006, CDC surveys 1980 and 1987, and NSAS 1994–96 and 2006.
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3. Figure 2
Percentage of women, by race, who have had tubal sterilization in the United States during 2002 within each region.
Data adapted from NSFG 2002.
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