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The (temporary) Covid-19 baby bust in Mexico.
- Source :
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Population Studies . Mar2024, Vol. 78 Issue 1, p113-126. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In this paper, we investigate whether fertility and newborn health changed during the Covid-19 pandemic in Mexico. We use national administrative data and an event-study design to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility and newborn health characteristics. Our findings suggest that Mexico's fertility declined temporarily as measured by conceptions that likely occurred during the stay-at-home order. Initially, the general fertility rate fell by 11–12 per cent but quickly rebounded and returned close to its original levels by the end of 2021. Newborn health also deteriorated during the pandemic. Instances of low birthweight and prematurity substantially increased, with both remaining elevated over the entire pandemic period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19 pandemic
*COVID-19
*INFANT health
*FERTILITY decline
*FERTILITY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00324728
- Volume :
- 78
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Population Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176014536
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00324728.2023.2168298