 |
|
|
|
March 14th, 2011
05:38 PM ET
Gender preference leads to imbalance in Asian countriesA preference for sons in some Asian countries has been well documented for centuries. Now a study suggests the practice has led to significant imbalances in the male/female population in China, South Korea and India that could have long-lasting implications. According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal, over the next 20 years, this practice will lead to an excess of males—between 10%-20% in large parts of China and India. The sex ratio at birth (SRB)—the number of boys born to every 100 girls—is typically 105 males to 100 females. But since the 1980s, the availability of ultrasound technology has spurred sex selection, particularly in countries where males are highly prized. South Korea was the first to report a high SRB due to sex selection. Researchers say in China, the one-child policy has contributed to the “In 2005 in China, it was estimated that 1.1 million excess males were born across the country and that the number of males under the age of 20 years exceeded the number of females by around 32 million,” said Therese Hesketh, study author and professor, UCL Centre for International Health and Development, London, United Kingdom. In rural areas of China where a second child is permitted if the first born is a girl, the use of sex-selection abortion to make sure the second child was a boy is common. The problem with all this researchers say, is that there can be consequences to an imbalanced sex ratio. Many of these men will not marry or have children in a society where marriage is universal. These men, researchers say, may be psychologically vulnerable and prone to depression, aggressive behavior and violence. Solutions to the problem, researchers say begin with government-led public education campaigns, reducing sex selection and addressing the long-standing attitudes of son preference. They say while this won’t help reduce the current imbalances, it will help future generations. These campaigns have led to some reductions in SRBs in South Korea and China. “However, these incipient decline will not filter through to the reproductive age group for another two decades, and the SRBs in these countries remain high,” Hesketh said. “It is likely to be several decades before the SRB in countries like India and China are within normal limits.” And while China, India and South Korea all have laws that now prohibit fetal sex determination and sex-selective abortions, only South Korea, the study says, strongly enforces that law.
Next entry »Ten tips for triathlon nutrition
« Previous entryHere's your training plan - get race ready by August
|
  About this blog
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends - info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love.
 |
|
|
|
I've always wondered how the mothers who have these gender selective abortions really feel about it. I can't imagine it doesn't hurt to the core, yet it is still so common a practice. Then the governments make it SO difficult for people from foreign countries to come over and adopt, and that hurts even more people.
I would appreciate some clarification. Last week the Korean news announced that for the first time in its history, females now outnumber males.
Did they specify ages? Females generally live longer, so even if there were fewer born, if they hang around longer...add to that, the older females we'd be talking about were born way before gender selection was possible.
yes ,i think this is wrong about korea,now korea is a developed country,is not the same as china and india
The larger question is, of course, how on earth can any culture prefer males over females, given the last 2,000 of human history.
I'll tell you why, Cause if women ruled the world, human males would almost certainly be an option at the deli counter. I do mean literally, so we're kind of stuck in place.
Omg. Why argue over this?
The grief experienced by the men who can't find wives is tragic. It's better to follow the natural order of things, and let all babies be born that are conceived. Each one is a unique human being and personality that won't be replicated. Each one deserves to be born, to enjoy life, and experience happiness, after all, aren't YOU glad you were born?
I wouldn't mind being the meaty selection for ravenous female over lords. They can work all day while I clean and watch tv or go to the gym to stay nice and firm. I will prepare dinner and massage them while they dine on the fillet mignon I prepared her. Then with all that extra energy I have left I will draw a bath and please my amazon master before she sleeps and after she wakes up. Doesn't sound bad eh fellas? Then we wouldn't have to worry if our amazon female is having an affair with the pool boy, because it will be a pool girl and we will be doinking her. Yay women's lib! 😉
oh cool, this information is really useful and definately is comment worthy! hehe. I'll see if I can try to use some of this information for my own blog. Thanks!
http://www.xmc.pl
Yes, this is a Good one
https://www.tcsindustry.com
Fantastic website you got here, best content yet!
http://www.webmaster.m106.com
Hey there! I could have sworn I've been to this website before but after checking through some of the post I realized it's new to me. Nonetheless, I'm definitely delighted I found it and I'll be bookmarking and checking back frequently!
http://www.vreyrolinomit.com/
Hello. fantastic job. I didnt imagine this. This can be a remarkable story. Thanks!
I really appreciate this post. I have been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You've made my day! Thank you again
http://www.zortilonrel.com/
Paul Getty Zwykle Twierdzil, ze Bezinteresowna przyjazń moze istniec tylko pomiedzy osobami o jednakowych dochodach. I ja sie po niekad z tym zgadzam 🙂 A ty ? http://www.xmc.pl
http://www.norwegia.xmc.pl
This is really a extremely beneficial read for me, Have to admit you might be 1 in the most effective bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for posting this informative article.
http://www.filozofia.xmc.pl
This is such a superb source that you are offering and you provide it away for free of charge. I love seeing web sites which comprehend the importance of furnishing a top quality resource for absolutely free.
http://www.usa.xmc.pl
Well, I do not know if that is going to work for me, but definitely worked for you! Excellent post!
http://www.cukrzyca.xmc.pl
9- Thanks, this is a great list. I’m now following around half the folks I’ve commented on – so for me this has been a double win – the comment and the further reading material that helps me and my blog!
https://shikasharma.com
Hi, this weekend is fastidious in support of me, for the reason that this moment i am reading this enormous informative paragraph here at my home.
Also visit my web-site 918kaya slot
I am curious to find out what blog system you have been using?
I'm experiencing some small security problems with my latest site and I'd like to
find something more safeguarded. Do you have any recommendations?
Also visit my blog: game mega888 online; https://918Kiss-m.Com,
Very good site you have here but I was wanting to know if you knew
of any community forums that cover the same topics talked about in this article?
I'd really love to be a part of community where I can get advice from other
knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.
If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Appreciate it!
Here is my website :: 918kiss 2 slot game list
I have been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality
articles or weblog posts in this kind of house .
Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this
site. Reading this information So i am satisfied to exhibit that I
have an incredibly just right uncanny feeling I found out exactly what
I needed. I so much no doubt will make sure to don?t overlook this website and
provides it a look regularly.
Here is my blog gema mega888
Hello, I enjoy reading all of your post. I wanted to write a little comment
to support you.
Have a look at my page – gema mega888
Thanks in favor of sharing such a good thinking, piece of writing
is fastidious, thats why i have read it completely
Here is my web page; download game 918kiss 2, https://sg918kiss.com/,
Hello, everything is going well here and ofcourse every one is sharing facts, that's in fact
fine, keep up writing.
Here is my website id 918kiss 2
Major thanks for the blog post.Really thank you! Want more.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/marketplace/top-3-best-delta-8-thc-gummies-weed-edibles-for-sale/