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Russia has moved to classify key demographic statistics following a dramatic collapse in its birth rate, which has plunged to levels not seen since the late 18th or early 19th century, according to a leading Russian demographer.

For decades, Russia has been experiencing a plunging birth rate and population decline, which appears to have worsened amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine—with high casualty rates and men fleeing the country to avoid being conscripted to fight.

Projections estimate that Russia's population will fall to about 132 million in the next two decades. The United Nations has predicted that in a worst-case scenario, by the start of the next century, Russia's population could almost halve to 83 million.

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[–] BlackSheep@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Not sure where you’re from. If a woman wants to sterilize in the U.S. it’s a HUGE problem: If you’re married they want the husband to verify your decision. If you’re a young woman, they’ll deny because “you may change your mind”. BUT, a man can get snipped no questions asked.

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm a snipped man... there were a lot of questions.

I don't know who told you "no questions asked", but that definitely doesn't match my lived experience.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 day ago

I was refused (tried a few tines from 18-20) and had it done overseas im my late 20s. Thay was decades ago though so it might have changed.

Am Australian.

[–] Alaik@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 day ago

It's the false liability excuse. They think women will sue since it's not as reversible. Really it's management just justifying their jobs with bullshit policies.

Start locking up management who try to dictate patient care for practicing medicine without a license, see how fast most things level out.

That includes insurance groups, hospitals, and any other group who doesnt have an MD at the top level.