Child and Maternal Mortality
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2.4.7. Differentials in total fertility rates in OIC countries
Many OIC countries have high fertility (Figure 2.25). These countries have high maternal
mortality ratios and child mortality rates. In many countries, total fertility rates (TFR) were
more than 6 among poorest and illiterate women. In all countries studied, the TFRs were higher
in rural areas, often more than 50% (Figure 2.26)
Figure 2.25. Total Fertility Rate by wealth quintile residence in selected OIC countries where
DHS data are available
Data source: Demographic and Health Surveys