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(3) Financial assistance was provided for prenatal 5. The promotion of the concept of gender equality
genetic diagnostic testing for high-risk groups through diverse channels, the sex ratio at birth in
of pregnant women with hereditary diseases. Taiwan has decreased from 1.090 in 2010 to 1.076
In 2022, a total of 33,091 cases were granted in 2022 (Figure 3-2).
subsidy, and 1,160 abnormal cases were
6. Since July 1, 2021, the expansion of the subsidy
identified, all of which received subsequent
program for infertility treatment (in vitro fertilization)
counseling.
was initiated. The eligibility for subsidies was
2. A toll-free pregnancy and childbirth consultation extended to include couples with infertility issues
hotline (0800-870-870), a cloud-based "Good where one spouse holds Taiwanese citizenship,
Pregnancy Guardian" mobile application, and a and the wife is below the age of 45. By 2022, a
caring website were established. In 2022, a total of total of 31,502 cases were approved for subsidy
18,011 consultations were provided, the website assistance.
was visited by 2,793,629 individuals, and the app
Section 2 Health for Infants, Children and
was downloaded 95,074 times.
Adolescents
3. The revised "Public Breastfeeding Act" was
announced in 2019. In 2022, a total of 2,629 public MOHW has been providing health services such
locations were required to have breastfeeding as neo-natal congenital metabolic disorder screening,
rooms or areas, while 1,324 locations voluntarily newborn hearing screening, 7 times children preventive
established such facilities. healthcare and health education services for children
4. Efforts were made to promote the certification of age 7 years and below and vision care. Not only
of breastfeeding-friendly healthcare facilities that, we have also organized and promoted health
for mothers and infants. In 2022, a total of 165 promotion plan for adolescents (Figure 3-3).
establishments were certified, covering 74.2% of 1. Provided subsidies for newborn's screening for
newborn babies nationwide. congenital metabolic disorders, encompassing 21

Figure 3-2 Sex Ratio of Live Births in Taiwan, by Year

Sex Ratio at Birth 1st Pregnancy
1,280 2nd Pregnancy
1,260 3rd Pregnancy and
the above
1,240
Total
1,220
1,200 1.188
1,180
1,160
1,140 1.134 1.130
1.124
1.115
1,120 1.111
1.098 1.096
1,100 1.109 1.090 1.088 1.088 1.085
1.090 1.084 1.084 1.074
1.079 1.083 1.081 1 1.077
.
1
0
8
1,080 1.074 1.078 1.069 1.077 1.077
1.076
1.070
1,060 1.076 1.076 1.069 1.080
1.073 1.068 1.0771.070 1.071
1,040 1.065
Year
2020
2011
2018
2015
2017
2016
2012
2019
2014
2013
2010
1994
1993
1995
1997
1996
1992
1988
1987
1989
1991
1990
1998
2006
2005
2007
2009
2008
2004
2000
1999
2001
2003
2002
2022
2021
Source: MOHW, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
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