This article provides an overview on National Family Health Survey (NFHS 1 & 2). Objectives of the National Family Health Survey 1 and 2: The objectives of NFHS 1 and 2 are as follows: 1. The primary objective of NFHS-I was to gather information about fertility rates, trends in family size, demand for family planning […]
National Family Health Survey (NFHS 1 & 2): An Overview
Malthusian Theory of Population
This article provides an overview on Malthusian Theory of Population:- 1. Explanation to Malthusian Theory of Population 2. Criticisms of Malthusian Theory of Population 3. Applicability. Explanation to Malthusian Theory of Population: Malthus’s theory of population is based on the following three postulates: 1. Food is essential for man’s existence. 2. The passion between the […]
Optimum Theory of Population
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definitions of Optimum Theory of Population 2. Assumptions of Optimum Theory of Population 3. Explanation to the Theory 4. Superiority over the Malthusian Theory 5. Criticisms. Definitions of Optimum Theory of Population: The concept of optimum population has been defined differently by Robbins, Carr-Saunders and Dalton. […]