About 1,000 More Boys Born Than Girls Each Year in Bulgaria
Health Minister Silvi Kirilov marked Maternity Care Day, observed on January 21 according to the old calendar, by extending congratulations to obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, midwives and all healthcare professionals involved in maternal and newborn care.
Official data show that Bulgaria currently has close to 3,900 practicing midwives and around 1,500 obstetricians and gynecologists. Demographic trends indicate that each year roughly 1,000 more boys are born than girls, a pattern that has remained consistent over the past three years.
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