Factors associated with fertility moderation in India
Sharma, S.; Singhal, D.S.; Sharma, B.B.; Gupta, Y.P.
Asian Journal of Economics and Social Studies 10(2): 137-155
1991
PMID: 12287168 Document Number: 330692
The authors analyze intermediate variables associated with fertility decline in India from the 1960s to 1988. The focus is on comparisons among states as revealed primarily by data on couples protected from unwanted pregnancies by family planning methods. Variables considered include female age at marriage, female literacy, infant mortality, poverty, expenditure on health and family welfare, and income. Data are from official sources.