Fertility in Costa Rica based on the World Fertility Survey

Rodriguez De Ortega, V.

Notas de Poblacion 6(18): 77-112

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0303-1829
PMID: 12261419
Document Number: 315808
This article analyses the fertility of Costa Rica utilizing data obtained from the 1976 National Fertility Survey, which was conducted within the framework of the World Fertility Survey. The study, carried out by the Costa Rican Census Bureau, is based on a sample of women between ages 20 through 49 at the time of the survey who were living in private households. First cumulative fertility up to the time of the survey is analyzed and then an evaluation is made of the pregnancy history information. In addition, various other topics are treated: initial fertility (that is, fertility during the 1st 5 years of union); current fertility for the 5 years preceeding the survey; recent trends; and finally, the influence of infant mortality on the fertility level. (Author's)

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