Age-specific impact of COVID-19 on birth rates in Japan: An interrupted time-series analysis using national vital statistics.

Key Points

• To analyze how COVID-19 affects birth rates in Japan, focusing on different age groups of women.
• Utilized national vital statistics for data on birth rates.
• Conducted an interrupted time-series analysis to assess changes over time.
• Examined age-specific trends in birth rates before and during the pandemic.
• Observed a decrease in birth rates overall during the pandemic.
• Noted a more significant drop in birth rates among younger women compared to older women.