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[Birth rates evolution in Spain. Birth trends in Spain from 1941 to 2010]
J M Andrés de Llano1, S Alberola López1, J R Garmendia Leiza1
1Servicio de Pediatría, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Palencia, Palencia, España.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to analyse trends of births in Spain and its Autonomous Communities (CCAA) over a 70 year period (1941-2010).
Methods:
The crude birth rates per 1,000 inhabitants/year were calculated by CCAA using Joinpoint regression models. Change points in trend and annual percentage of change (APC) were identified.
Results:
The distribution of 38,160,305 births between 1941 and 2010 shows important changes in trends both nationally and among the CCAA. There is a general pattern for the whole country, with 5 turning points being identified with changes in trend and annual percentage change (APC). Differences are also found among regions.
Conclusion:
The analysis of trends in birth rates and the annual rates of change should enable public health authorities to properly plan pediatric care resources in our country.
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