China: Several hospitals stop newborn delivery services amid record drop in birth rate
World | March 19, 2024 14:42 ISTAs China's population fell due to a record low birth rate and COVID-related restrictions, industry experts have warned of an "obstetric winter" due to low demand. According to latest data, the birth rate in 2023 fell to a record low of 6.39 births per 1,000 people from last year.