Regional differences in fertility in Thailand
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1981
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Dharmasaroja, Phandhipaya
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This thesis is concerned with an analysis of changes in fertility levels
and patterns for Thailand and differences in fertility for the four regions,
the North, Northeast, Central and South. The data used are the 1960 and 1970
Censuses and the birth registration data for 1975 to 1978. Some data from
the Longitudinal Surveys and the Survey of Fertility in Thailand (SOFT) are
used to explain these changes and regional differences in fertility.
During the intercensal period 1960-70, the decline in fertility occurred
in all regions except the South. The age shape of the fertility schedules
for all four regions was similar during that period. However, the mean age of
the fertility schedules was lower in North and South than in Northeast and
Central regions.
The adjusted birth registration data suggested that the decline in
fertility was accelerating between 1975 and 1978. The decline occurred in
all regions, especially the North and South. The regional fertility level
during this period indicates that South has the higher fertility followed
by Northeast, Central and North in that order.
This study suggests that since the mid 1960s the age pattern of fertility
for the whole country has shifted towards a younger pattern. The change in
pattern is more obvious between 1975 and 1978, especially in both the North
and Central Regions and the rural sectors of Thailand.
The changes in fertility levels and patterns are due to changes in
nuptiality patterns and contraceptive knowledge and practice.
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