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    • Demography
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    • Mathematical Modeling

    Background:

    • Understanding fertility dynamics is crucial for population studies.
    • Intermediate fertility variables significantly impact overall fertility rates.
    • Historical demographic data provides insights into past reproductive behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a dynamic deterministic model of the reproductive process.
    • To analyze the impact of intermediate fertility variables on overall fertility.
    • To validate the model using historical demographic data.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a dynamic deterministic model.
    • Inclusion of key intermediate fertility variables as model inputs.
    • Fitting the model to reproductive histories from 18th-century Canada.

    Main Results:

    • The model successfully describes the interplay of intermediate fertility variables.
    • Analysis quantifies the effect of factors like postpartum amenorrhea, fecundability, and contraception on fertility.
    • Model validation confirmed its applicability to historical demographic data.

    Conclusions:

    • The dynamic deterministic model provides a robust framework for studying fertility.
    • Intermediate fertility variables are key determinants of reproductive outcomes.
    • The model's validation with historical data supports its utility in demographic research.