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Chapter-06 Demography and Family Planning (Family Welfare Planning)

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_6
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Chapter illustrates two major aspects; first demography (about population) and second Family Planning. After description of common terminologies, fertility mortality demography is detailed. Methods of population estimation are illustrated. Methods and measures of family planning are detailed along with present concept and incentives. Population education, part of health education is highlighted. Chapter is concluded with national family welfare programme, national population policy and goals thereon.

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