Abstract
The author examines the applicability of indirect methods for estimating mortality from information about orphanhood based on methods developed by Brass and Hill using data from Latin America. The author concludes that the data sources available in the region may not be adequate for the application of such techniques.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7-10 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Latin American population history newsletter |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Sep 1 1985 |