Population Decline in Russia

History In 1992, deaths exceeded births Largest peacetime death rate in Russia’s history

In 1992, deaths exceeded births

Largest peacetime death rate in Russia’s history

Causes of Decline Population decline is at a critical level due to the following factors: Abortions Decreasing Fertility Poverty – Life Expectancy World Wars I & II Alcohol Consumption

Population decline is at a critical level due to the following factors:

Abortions

Decreasing Fertility

Poverty – Life Expectancy

World Wars I & II

Alcohol Consumption

Abortion Statistics 225 abortions for every 100 births Free at most clinics Often performed without proper hygiene or anesthesia Frequently leaves women unable to have children in the future

225 abortions for every 100 births

Free at most clinics

Often performed without proper hygiene or anesthesia

Frequently leaves women unable to have children in the future

Fertility Rates In 1920 the average woman was expected to have 7.5 children, now that number has fallen to 1.4 Same trend as Western countries

In 1920 the average woman was expected to have 7.5 children, now that number has fallen to 1.4

Same trend as Western countries

Alcohol Consumption According to WHO (World Health Organization), 8 liters per year of alcohol is the limit before serious health problems occur The average Russian consumes 14-15 liters per year

According to WHO (World Health Organization), 8 liters per year of alcohol is the limit before serious health problems occur

The average Russian consumes 14-15 liters per year

Solutions Perform abortions in cleaner facilities to leave women able to have children later Alcoholism rehabilitation clinics to help alcoholics (eg. No to Alcohol and Narcotics [NAN]) Create middle class

Perform abortions in cleaner facilities to leave women able to have children later

Alcoholism rehabilitation clinics to help alcoholics (eg. No to Alcohol and Narcotics [NAN])

Create middle class

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