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[Birth spacing in Puerto Rico].

H Mattei1

  • 1Department of Social Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936-5067.

Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Family formation in Puerto Rico shows rapid birth spacing despite declining fertility, suggesting distinct spacing and stopping behaviors. This rapid pattern may have health implications for families.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Analysis of family formation trends in Puerto Rico.
  • Examination of fertility patterns and birth spacing.
  • Investigation into reproductive behaviors within a specific population.

Purpose:

  • To analyze family formation processes in Puerto Rico using life table methods.
  • To differentiate between birth spacing and birth stopping behaviors.
  • To explore potential health implications of observed reproductive patterns.

Summary:

  • Life table methods reveal rapid birth spacing in Puerto Rico, with a high proportion of short intervals between births.
  • Fertility decline is occurring concurrently with rapid spacing, indicating distinct behavioral patterns.
Keywords:
Age FactorsAmericasBirth IntervalsBirth SpacingCaribbeanDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesFamily And HouseholdFamily CharacteristicsFamily PlanningFamily SizeFertilityFertility MeasurementsLatin AmericaMaternal AgeNorth AmericaParental AgePopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPuerto RicoTime Factors

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  • The findings suggest a clear distinction between decisions on when to space births versus when to stop having children.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into reproductive decision-making in Puerto Rico.
    • Highlights the need to consider both spacing and stopping behaviors in family planning.
    • Raises awareness of potential health consequences associated with rapid birth intervals.