This article throws light upon the five main factors affecting fertility in women. The factors are: 1. Biological Factors 2. Physiological Factors 3. Social Factors 4. Economic Factors 5. Family Planning. 1. Biological Factors: Biological factors like age and sex are very important in affecting fertility. Fecundity depends on the woman and her age.… Continue reading 5 Main Factors Affecting the Fertility in Women
Category: Demography
Measuring Birth Rate: Top 10 Methods
This article throws light upon the top ten methods used for measuring birth rate. The methods are: 1. Crude Birth Rate 2. Corrected Birth Rate 3. General Fertility Rate 4. Age Specific Fertility 5. Total Fertility Rate 6. Gross Reproduction Rate 7. Net Reproduction Rate 8. Completed Fertility Rate 9. Standardised Fertility Rate (SFR) 10.… Continue reading Measuring Birth Rate: Top 10 Methods
Quick Notes on Population Pyramid
Population Pyramid: When the age structure of population is classified by sex in the form of a histogram, it is called age-sex pyramid. The base of the pyramid shows very low age starting from zero, it increases as we move upwards. The top of the pyramid shows the maximum age above 85 years. Population pyramids… Continue reading Quick Notes on Population Pyramid