[Birth rates evolution in Spain. Birth trends in Spain from 1941 to 2010].

Authors :: Andrés de Llano JM
Alberola López S
Garmendia Leiza JR
Quiñones Rubio C
Cancho Candela R
Ramalle-Gómara E
Source :: Anales de pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003) [An Pediatr (Barc)] 2015 Jan; Vol. 82 (1), pp. e1-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Apr 29.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: 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).<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Asociación Española de Pediatría. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)