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Trends in fertility, family size preferences, and family planning practice: Taiwan, 1961-76.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  663989     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A series of six sample surveys and vital statistics are used to analyze major reproductive trends for 1961-76 in Taiwan. Fertility fell rapidly during 1961-70 as a result of adoption of contraception and rising age at marriage, while there was little change in preferred family size. Between 1970 and 1976 the practice of contraception reached high levels in all social strata, and preferred family size and fertility both declined rapidly. Practice of contraception for spacing births increased considerably after 1970. These changes occurred while many traditional familial values, including strong son preference, persisted. A continuation of the decline in fertility is predicted.
Authors:
T H Sun; H S Lin; R Freedman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Studies in family planning     Volume:  9     ISSN:  0039-3665     ISO Abbreviation:  Stud Fam Plann     Publication Date:  1978 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-08-14     Completed Date:  1978-08-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7810364     Medline TA:  Stud Fam Plann     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  54-70     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Attitude
Birth Rate
Choice Behavior*
Decision Making*
Family Characteristics*
Family Planning Services / trends*
Female
Fertility*
Humans
Marriage
Middle Aged
Socioeconomic Factors
Taiwan

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