A reversal of fertility trends in Singapore

Free access to contraception and effective legislation measures, have resulted in a decline in fertility in Singapore. A new population policy of ‘three children or more if you can afford it’ was therefore introduced in 1986. This paper discusses the new population policies and measures their effect...

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Published in:Journal of biosocial science 1991-01, Vol.23 (1), p.73-78
Main Authors: Singh, Kuldip, Fong, Yoke Fai, Ratnam, S.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Birth Rate
Female
Fertility
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Medical sciences
Population
Population Control
Pregnancy
Public Policy
Singapore
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Summary:Free access to contraception and effective legislation measures, have resulted in a decline in fertility in Singapore. A new population policy of ‘three children or more if you can afford it’ was therefore introduced in 1986. This paper discusses the new population policies and measures their effect on fertility in Singapore.
ISSN:0021-9320
1469-7599
DOI:10.1017/S002193200001909X