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Analysis of birth intervals in a non-contracepting Indian population: an evolutionary ecological approach

Nath, D.C.; Leonetti, D.L.; Steele, M.S.

Journal of Biosocial Science 32(3): 343-354

2000

ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9320
PMID: 10979228
DOI: 10.1017/s0021932000003436
Document Number: 522877
Reproductive strategies are related to ecological constraints. This paper examines data on early birth spacing in a scheduled caste, Bengali-speaking, non-contracepting population of the Karimganj district of southern Assam, India, taking an evolutionary ecological perspective. It is found that on average birth intervals closed by boy-boy are longer than those closed by girl-girl. Birth spacing tends to be longer among upper-income and Craftsman sub-castle mothers. The presence of a 'grandmother' in the household shortens spacing. These findings are compatible with an evolutionary-based reproductive decision-making process.

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