This is not new information – this statistic has stood steady over many decades unfortunately – if you want a detailed exploration of this topic please consider reading my PhD dissertation which can be reached at the following link (https://mindingmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/LizFinaldissPDF.pdf)
Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says
CNN —
An estimated 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, according to a new report from the World Health Organization, which emphasizes that the condition is common.
Rates of infertility – defined as not being able to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex – are similar across all countries and regions, Monday’s WHO report says.
“In our analysis, the global prevalence of lifetime infertility was 17.5%, translating into 1 out of every 6 people experiencing it in their lifetime,” Dr. Gitau Mburu, a scientist of fertility research at WHO, said Monday. (please click on the link for the full story)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/03/health/infertility-global-prevalence-who-report/index.html
