Fertility rates in women in rural Turkey.
Fertility rates in married women, aged 15-44 years, in Yildizeli, were high. Only 86% of the pregnancies resulted in normal delivery, with 50% neonatal mortality, thus reducing the population increase in the area. Similar findings are seen all over rural areas of Turkey. The mean fertility rates in women, aged 40-44 years were similar to those of eastern regions of Turkey. The abortion ratios for 1979-1981 were also identical. Poor socioeconomic conditions and unsatisfactory public health services in the region are the probable cause.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D012424:Rural Population; D014421:Turkey