A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) found a link between the introduction of Covid-19 vaccination and a decline in fertility rates nine months later, with behavioral changes likely being the main cause. However, in most of the countries studied, the fertility rates returned to pre-pandemic levels after vaccination. There was no evidence of long-term adverse effects of Covid-19 vaccination on fertility tends. More
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The second Rostock Open Science Workshop on March 17 and 18 will provide answers to the question "How can demographers make their research freely available online?" More
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In their recent paper, Josephine Jackisch and Alyson van Raalte from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) find that a difficult childhood is an important determinant of inequalities in mortality. The size of the contribution is equivalent to established behavioural risk factors such as smoking or little exercise. More
Conte Keivabu, R.; Cozzani, M.; Wilde, J.:
Temperature and fertility: evidence from Spain Population Studies, 1–15. (2024)
Hünteler , B. M.; Hank, K.:
Life-course generational placements and health and wellbeing in later life Ageing and Society, 1–19. (2023)
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In a recent study, Andrea Colasurdo of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) and Riccardo Omenti of the University of Bologna examined the potential benefits and pitfalls of using online genealogies for demographic research. Using the FamiLinx database as an example, they investigated how the completeness and quality of demographic information in online genealogy data affects its usability. More