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Maternal age demographic trends in Greece from 1980 to 2008
Athanasios Mousiolis1, Georgis Baroutis, Nikolaos Papantoniou
1Neonatal Department, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Greece. thanasism@yahoo.com
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|June 15, 2013
Summary
Maternal age in Greece has significantly shifted older, from 20-24 years in 1980 to 30-34 years by 2008. Adolescent births declined, with urban areas showing earlier trends toward older maternal ages.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Maternal age trends are crucial indicators of societal and health changes.
- Understanding demographic shifts in childbirth is vital for public health planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze maternal age trends in Greece from 1980 to 2008.
- To compare birth patterns between urban and non-urban areas.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Hellenic Vital Statistics data for live births (≥24 weeks gestation).
- Categorization of mothers by age groups and geographical area (urban/non-urban).
Main Results:
- The prevalent maternal age group shifted from 20-24 years (1980) to 25-29 years (1990) and 30-34 years (2008).
- Adolescent births showed a consistent decline; urban populations exhibited earlier and more pronounced shifts to older maternal ages.
- Increased demand for assisted reproductive technology was noted in women aged 40 and above.
Conclusions:
- Maternal age patterns in Greece have significantly shifted towards older ages over three decades.
- Distinct birth patterns exist between urban and non-urban areas.
- Adolescent pregnancy rates in Greece remain notably low.
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