Age-specific impact of COVID-19 on birth rates in Japan: An interrupted time-series analysis using national vital statistics

These findings suggest that the pandemic's effect on birth rates varies by women's age, with a more pronounced decrease among younger women.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341340
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COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
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Age-specific impact of COVID-19 on birth rates in Japan: An interrupted time-series analysis using national vital statistics

Tasuku Okui
PLoS ONE
COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
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Age-specific impact of COVID-19 on birth rates in Japan: An interrupted time-series analysis using national vital statistics

Tasuku Okui
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Abstract

These findings suggest that the pandemic's effect on birth rates varies by women's age, with a more pronounced decrease among younger women.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(1)
National Kyushu Medical Center (JP), Kyushu University Hospital (JP)
Good health and well-being
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COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
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