Geographic Disparities in Access to Assisted Reproductive Technology Centers in China: Spatial-Statistical Study.

Qingqing Zhou Huatang Zeng Liqun Wu Kaichuan Diao Rongxin He Bin Zhu

Published in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2024)

A study on infertility in China found that while 543 health care institutions are approved for assisted reproductive technology (ART), only 10.1% offer all ART services, with a significant skew toward the eastern regions, highlighting the accessibility challenges faced by rural and remote populations; this study recommends government measures including travel subsidies and education initiatives to improve ART access for economically disadvantaged individuals.

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