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A fertility analysis of Jamaica: recent trends with reference to the Parish of St. Ann
Social and economic studies • 23 (4) • Published In 1974 • Pages: 588-636
By: Sinclair, Sonja S..
Abstract
This analysis of changes in fertility patterns in Jamaica utilizing data from the 1943, 1960, and 1970 censuses provides some historical background on migration, mortality, fertility, and population growth, but gives little contemporary socio-cultural context. Fertility rates are discussed, with reference to age cohorts, family type, and family planning efforts. The author finds that, despite family planning programs, the rate of population growth in Jamaica has remained high, except for one parish where efforts have been most concentrated.
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Caribbean
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Scientist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Eleanor Swanson ; John Beierle ; 1976
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1844-1970
- Coverage Place
- Jamaica
- Notes
- By Sonja S. Sinclair
- Footnotes contain bibliographic references, see pp. 633-634 of Category 116.
- LCCN
- 56027552
- LCSH
- Jamaica--Social life and customs