Question

define the major fertility and mortality indicators.briefly explain their significance in economic planning

Answer 1

The fertility indicators are the major indicators which can find either the beginning or the end of the fertile phase. Mortality rate is also known as the death rate, and is a measure of the number of deaths in a particular population. Mortality indicators are the estimates for the age specific mortality rates based on surveys.

The fertility and mortality indicators play an important role in economic planning. They help in -

1. Determining the size of the population.

2. Assessing the needs.

3.Setting the right goals.