| The prevalence of infertility in a rural Nigerian community. | |
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PMID: 1905466 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The prevalence of infertility in a rural Nigerian community is determined by a systematic random sampling of the population. The overall prevalent rate was 30.3%, giving indices of 9.2% for primary infertility and 21.1% for secondary infertility. Primary infertility is rare after the age of 30 years and acquired causes of infertility are responsible for the high prevalence rate. Genital infections (post-abortal and puerperal) are major contributory factors to the high rate of infertility. Liberal abortion laws, improved socio-economic status and elimination of harmful socio-cultural beliefs and practices would reduce the problem of infertility to the barest minimum in the developing countries. |
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Authors:
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O O Adetoro; E W Ebomoyi |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African journal of medicine and medical sciences Volume: 20 ISSN: 0309-3913 ISO Abbreviation: Afr J Med Med Sci Publication Date: 1991 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-07-30 Completed Date: 1991-07-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7801013 Medline TA: Afr J Med Med Sci Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 23-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. |
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Adolescent Adult Female Humans Infertility, Female / epidemiology* Middle Aged Nigeria / epidemiology Prevalence Rural Population |
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