Title: Fertility of the Tibetans migrated to northern India.

POPLINE Document Number: 314817

Author(s):

Bera S

Source citation:

International Journal of Anthropology, 2004 Oct;19(4):261-276.

Abstract:

This paper aims to study the fertility rate of the migrant Tibetans residing in Northern India and finding out the factors which are affecting the fertility level among them. Data are reported on age at menarche, age at marriage, first childbirth, use of contraception, widowhood, migration and on various fertility measures in the Tibetans of Northern India living at low and moderate altitude (600-2000 m), who have migrated from high altitude (4000 m above sea level) in Tibet. The migrant Tibetans reported a relatively lower fertility as compared to the high and moderate altitude populations. This lower fertility is mostly attributable to the use of contraception, the later mean age at marriage and first childbirth, and relatively high proportion of widows in the migrant Tibetans. However, the social as well as biological changes in population during migration should not be overlooked, which have a sufficient impact on fertility. (author's)

Keywords:

India
Research Report
Demographic Surveys
Immigrants
Migrants
Widowed
Fertility Rate
Menarche
Age Factors
Marriage Age
First Birth
Contraceptive Usage
Migration
Altitude
Fertility Determinants
Developing Countries
Asia, Southern
Asia
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Marital Status
Nuptiality
Birth Rate
Fertility Measurements
Fertility
Menstruation
Reproduction
Population Characteristics
Marriage Patterns
Marriage
Pregnancy History
Contraception
Family Planning
Environment