Governmental Policies for Overcoming Low Birth Rate by Country
Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
;
: 131-133, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-758548
ABSTRACT
The issue exerting the greatest influence in Korea is the low birth rate. It is important, therefore, to examine the countermeasures taken, and their effectiveness, by other countries suffering a declining birth rate and consequent aging population before Korea. Such countries can be categorized according to their cultural background:
the UK, Continental Europe, Scandinavia, and Asia. In Continental European countries, such as Germany and France, the employment rate of women is relatively low, whereas it is relatively high in the UK and Scandinavian countries. In Asian countries, such as Japan and Singapore, despite many policies instituting the work-family balance, a childcare infrastructure, and child allowance, little is being achieved, due to the specific culture of Asia and the social rejection of various family forms. However, it should not be forgotten that those countries succeeding in increasing the birth rate have implemented continuous policies for decades.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Asia
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Scandinavian and Nordic Countries
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Singapore
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Aging
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Birth Rate
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Parturition
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Asian People
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Employment
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Europe
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France
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
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Europa
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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