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    • Demography
    • Reproductive Health
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding reproductive patterns and child mortality is crucial for public health interventions in developing nations.
    • Variations in mortality rates persist in developing countries, necessitating further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reproductive life and child mortality patterns in three regions of Upper Volta.
    • To analyze the relationship between fertility rates, fetal mortality, and child mortality.
    • To explore the prevalence of spontaneous abortions and the impact of pathological sterility on birth intervals.

    Main Methods:

    • Demographic inquiry including medical advice.
    • Data collection on reproductive life and child mortality.
    • Analysis of correlations between fertility, fetal mortality, and child mortality.

    Main Results:

    • Fetal mortality rates are inversely correlated with fertility rates.
    • Child mortality (up to four years) is positively correlated with fertility rates.
    • Spontaneous abortions are more frequent than previously believed in Black Africa; cultural taboos on postpartum sexual relations affect birth intervals.

    Conclusions:

    • Explains the phenomenon of varying mortality rates in developing countries.
    • Highlights the significant impact of spontaneous abortions and pathological sterility on birth intervals.
    • Emphasizes the role of cultural practices in shaping reproductive outcomes.