THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS

In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Band 316, S. 127-136

Abstract

With high pop densities, large proportions dependent on agri, & rates of natural increase generally in excess of 2% per yr, the Caribbean exemplifies all the modern demographic problems of the underdeveloped areas of the world. Fertility remains high, though there is some suggestion of a decline in Puerto Rico, & mortality has declined steeply in nearly all the islands. Recent emigration has reduced rates of growth in Puerto Rico & the British Islands, but the indications are that massive increments are to be expected unless definite policies of fertility control materialize. AA.