Social capital and use of assisted reproductive technology in young couples: Ecological study using application information for government subsidies in Japan

• Main Authors: Seung Chik Jwa (Author), Osamu Ishihara (Author), Akira Kuwahara (Author), Kazuki Saito (Author), Hidekazu Saito (Author), Yukihiro Terada (Author), Yasuki Kobayashi (Author), Eri Maeda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a globally established treatment; however, large disparities exist in ART use among young couples. We investigated regional-level factors associated with ART use in Japan. Methods: We calculated the use rate of ART using the number of women aged...