title: Age at first marriage in Viet Nam: patterns and determinants.
abstract: "Using data from the 1991 Viet Nam Life History Survey, this article examines the patterns and determinants of age at first marriage. It shows that socio-economic and political changes during the last few decades are associated with a shift to older ages of first marriage. It identifies regional variations and discusses the significant impact of warfare on the country's age patterns of marriage. It concludes by bringing out the implications of the study for policy purposes."  The full text is of this article is available electronically through www.undp.org/popin.
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D001210:Asia, Southeastern; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D005843:Geography; D008393:Marriage; D011057:Politics; D011153:Population; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014744:Vietnam; D014857:Warfare
keywords: Asia; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Geographic Factors; Marriage; Marriage Age--determinants; Marriage Patterns; Marriage Postponement--determinants; Nuptiality; Political Factors; Population; Socioeconomic Factors; Southeastern Asia; Viet Nam; War