title: The demographic transition in Kenya: a portent for Africa?
abstract: It is contended that issues of population growth will continue to be an important frontier of international health. Kenya's case is examined and its achievements in arresting its population growth are analyzed. The case is made that Kenya's experience is transferable to other countries in Africa.
authors.affiliation: World Bank, Washington, DC 20433.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Sinding
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D003625:Data Collection; D004522:Educational Status; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005298:Fertility; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya; D008393:Marriage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D011158:Population Growth; D012111:Residence Characteristics