Russia has experienced a population decline since 1992 due to factors such as high abortion rates, decreasing fertility, poverty, and heavy alcohol consumption, with over 225 abortions per 100 births often performed without proper safety and leaving women unable to have children in the future, and the average Russian consuming more alcohol than is considered healthy according to the WHO.

1. Population Decline in Russia

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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