Recent evidence on trends and differentials in Bangladesh fertility: an update.
A comparison of contraceptive and fertility data for 1985-91 with data for 1983 shows that fertility has continued to decline in Bangladesh, in all segments of society. The magnitude of decline varied according to educational level, region and urban-rural locality. The percentage decline in total marital fertility rate was somewhat higher among urban than rural residents; educated women showed greater declines than uneducated, increasing the overall educational differences in total fertility by 1991. Factors contributing to the recent decline in fertility are discussed.
Institute for Urban Research, Morgan State University, Baltimore.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001459:Bangladesh; D001723:Birth Rate; D003267:Contraception / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004522:Educational Status; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008423:Maternal Age; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012423:Rural Health; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014504:Urban Health