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Global infertility cases to hit 79.6M by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

A new study co-led by the University of Hong Kong projects a significant rise in global infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49, potentially reaching 79.64 million by 2036. This trend poses a considerable public health challenge for Hong Kong, where delayed childbearing is common and maternal age is already among the highest globally. Researchers emphasize the need for enhanced fertility education and earlier reproductive planning, rather than solely focusing on treatment, to address the complex social and developmental implications of infertility. AI

RANK_REASON Study published in a medical journal detailing projected health trends. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Global infertility cases to hit 79.6M by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lam Ka-sing ·

    Infertility may affect 79.6 million women by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

    Global infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49 are projected to rise by almost half to 79.64 million by 2036, posing a major public health challenge for Hong Kong as delayed childbearing becomes increasingly common, a large-scale study has found. The study, co-led by the Univ…