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Sex selection in practice among Hong Kong Chinese.

Authors :
Wong, S.F.
Ho, L.C.
Source :
Social Science & Medicine. Aug2001, Vol. 53 Issue 3, p393. 5p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Identifies the factors influencing imbalance in the sex distribution of children of the multiparous women attending an antenatal clinic in Hong Kong. Comparison of the expected and observed sex ratios on babies born to women with one previous live birth and women with two; Evidence on practice of sex selection or sex-selected abortion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02779536
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Social Science & Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4807870
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(00)00306-3