Key drivers of fertility levels and differentials in India, at the national, state and population subgroup levels, 2015 –2016: An application of Bongaarts’ proximate determinants model

ConclusionsFindings argue for improvements across all states and subgroups, in provision of contraceptive care and safe abortion services, given the importance of these mechanisms for implementing fertility preferences. In-depth studies are needed to identify policy and program needs that depend on the barriers and vulnerabilities that exist in specific areas and population groups.
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news