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Changing patterns of infant mortality and maternal fertility among Pumé foragers and horticulturalists

American anthropologist • 109 (4) • Published In 2007 • Pages: 713-726

By: Kramer, Karen, Greaves, Russel Dean.

Abstract
This is a demographic study of infant mortality and fertility in several wet and dry season camps in the Capanaparo, Cinaruco, and Riecito Rivers region. In what they regard as an early stage of a demographic transition among the Pumé, the authors find an increase in both birth rates and child survival, in other words, the Pumé mothers do not adjust their fertility levels, as the transition model would suggest. They attribute this increase in fertility to more stable year-round food supply through trade and government aid, which benefits both children and mothers.
Subjects
Demography
Marriage
Conception
Infant feeding
culture
Pumé
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2012
Field Date
2004-2005, 2006
Coverage Date
1950-2006
Coverage Place
Capanaparo, Cinaruco and Riecito rivers region, eastern Apure, Venezuela
Notes
Karen L. Kramer and Russell D. Greaves
Includes bibliographical references (p. 723-726)
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Yaruro Indians