title: Correlates of fertility in selected developing countries.
abstract: The impact of differentials in key socioeconomic variables on fertility levels in 32 developing countries is assessed through multiple regression analysis of aggregate-level data on 27 developing countries for 3 recent guinguennia, grouped into 4 categories according to region (Latin America vs Asia/Oceania/Africa) and stage of fertility transition (recent vs relatively prolonged fertility decline).  The results demonstrate the substantial impact of differences in child survival and educational attainment on the intercountry variance of fertility rate ranges from 46-84%), while economic indicators (per capita gross national product and % labor force in agriculture) have slight net impact.
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001723:Birth Rate; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004522:Educational Status; D005298:Fertility; D007226:Infant Mortality; D007843:Latin America; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D009026:Mortality; D010139:Pacific Islands; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012106:Research; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013223:Statistics as Topic
keywords: Asia; Birth Rate; Child Mortality; Correlation Studies; Data Analysis; Demographic Factors; Demographic Transition; Developing Countries; Economic Development; Economic Factors; Educational Status; Fertility; Fertility Determinants; Fertility Measurements; Fertility Rate--changes; Latin America; Longitudinal Studies; Mortality; Oceania; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Statistical Regression; Statistical Studies; Studies