Trends in fertility and fertility preferences in sub-Saharan Africa: the roles of education and family planning programs
Abstract A common explanation for the high fertility prevailing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a widespread desire for large families. This situation poses a challenge to population policy-makers in the continent. If the desired family size is high, then presumably family planning programs can only...
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| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Genus |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41118-020-00098-z |