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Childlessness in Helsinki.

M Rantala

    Biology and Society : the Journal of the Eugenics Society
    |December 1, 1987
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    Childlessness in Finland affects nearly half of women by age 30. This study examines nulliparity rates among Finnish women, revealing significant percentages of childless women at ages 30, 35, and 40.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding patterns of childlessness is crucial for demographic and health planning.
    • Fertility trends and delayed childbearing are significant global public health concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the prevalence and age-specific rates of childlessness among women in Finland.
    • To identify demographic factors associated with nulliparity in the Finnish population.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaire data from 4,730 women in Helsinki.
    • Data collected during a cervical cancer screening program between 1981-1982.
    • Analysis focused on age groups 30, 35, and 40 years.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Age FactorsDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesEuropeFertilityFertility MeasurementsFinlandInfertilityNorthern EuropeNulliparityParityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsReproductionReproductive BehaviorScandinaviaVoluntary Childlessness

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    • 48% of women aged 30 reported being childless (nulliparous).
    • By age 35, 28% of women remained nulliparous.
    • At age 40, 24% of women were still childless.

    Conclusions:

    • Finland exhibits notable rates of childlessness across key reproductive age groups.
    • The findings highlight a significant proportion of women remaining childless into their late 30s and early 40s.
    • Further research is needed to explore the socio-economic and personal factors contributing to these trends.