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Fertility trends in Singapore

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Kuldip Singh ,
Osborn Viegas  and
S. S. Ratnam
Kuldip Singh
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore
Osborn Viegas
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore
S. S. Ratnam
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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Summary

A major cause for the disparity in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity between the developing world and industrialized nations is the uncontrolled population growth seen in the former, largely brought about by failure of authorities to realize the importance of fertility regulation. Some governments and international agencies have introduced family planning programmes which have had a striking effect on the health of mothers and children. This study traces demographic changes in Singapore in the context of legislation disincentives and incentives.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 20 , Issue 4 , October 1988 , pp. 401 - 409
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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