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Seasonality of births in south-eastern Nigeria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

G. E. O. Ogum  and
A. E. Okorafor
G. E. O. Ogum
Affiliation:
Department of Statistics and Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
A. E. Okorafor
Affiliation:
Department of Statistics and Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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Summary

The monthly distribution of births in the south-eastern states of Nigeria shows a seasonal pattern with a peak during the months of April-June, and a trough during November-January. This suggests that a disproportionate number of conceptions or matings occurs during the relatively cool months of July-September. In south-eastern Nigeria, these are months of relative idleness characterized by reduced work on the farms, abundance of fruits, vegetables and palm wine, and an increased tendency to stay indoors due to heavy and frequent rains. These conditions are considered conducive to increased intercourse

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 11 , Issue 2 , April 1979 , pp. 209 - 217
Copyright
Copyright © 1979, Cambridge University Press

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