Abstract
This study examines the influence of religion on fertility among the Yoruba of Western Nigeria. There is a distinct differential in fertility by religion. Fertility is lower for Moslems than for Christians. The difference is attributed to the traditional characteristics of Moslems as opposed to the relatively modern characteristics of the Christians. For example Moslems have low education and occupational status. Consequently Moslems rather than Christians are more likely to observe longer periods of postnatal abstinence and to experience higher pregnancy wastage and sterility rates. (Authors)
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