ObjectiveTo provide bases for making public health policies by analyzing the main characteristics and influence factors of the birth population in Huangpu District of Shanghai.
MethodsBased on Shanghai municipal medical birth information system, the birth registration information for Huangpu District in Shanghai in 2014 was collected, and stratified analyses were made on the fertility rates, sex ratios at birth and cesarean section rates thereof so as to explore the influence factors thereof.
ResultsThe general fertility rate for the registered population in Huangpu District of Shanghai was 45.67‰ in 2014, and the total fertility rate thereof was only 1.17, which showed that the fertility level thereof stills remained at a low level. The sex ratio at birth of the non-permanent resident population thereof was 113.90, which deviated severely from the normal level. The cesarean section rates for the registered population and non-permanent resident population thereof reached high levels of 49.54% and 45.62%, respectively, which were both above the alert level of 15% as recommended by WHO.
ConclusionThe use of the birth registration information reflects the fertility level and fertility characteristics of the said population. The results thereof reveals that the family plan policy is at a turning point and also clarifies that the control of sex ratios at birth and the reduction of cesarean section rates will be the focus of the work to be strengthened by relevant health departments in future.
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