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that latent son preference in childbearing is more likely to manifest itself when fertility levels are low. As a result of …
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"Recent literature and new data help determine plausible bounds to some key demographic differences between the poor and non-poor in the developing world. The author estimates that selective mortality-whereby poorer people tend to have higher death rates-accounts for 10-30 percent of the...
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providing basic services such as health care and education. Iran's fertility decline may have proceeded in two stages, the first … and demographic objectives. Between 1967 and 1977, fertility declined-mainly in urban areas-to an average of 4 children … for childbearing. The fertility decline coincided with improvements in primary and secondary education, possibly affecting …
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Reproductive health (RH) problems account for a significant part of the burden of disease suffered by poor people in developing countries. Poor women and men are more afflicted with RH problems and often lack access to minimal RH care even when average levels of RH in the country are good. Many...
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