Japan records record number of multiple births due to fertility treatment coverage

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Japan recorded a record 4,354 multiple births from assisted reproductive technology (ART) in 2023, a year after the government expanded public health insurance to cover these treatments. The policy has spurred access but also raised health concerns. Experts call for tighter oversight to mitigate risks.

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According to a recently published study, the number of multiple births from assisted reproductive technology (ART) in Japan hit a record 4,354 in 2023. This figure came just one year after the government expanded public health insurance to cover these treatments.

The study indicates that insurance coverage encouraged more couples to seek ART, but also increased the risk of multiple births, which pose potential health risks for both mother and babies. Health experts urge stricter management to reduce these risks.

Japan is facing a record-low birth rate, and the new insurance policy is expected to help families ease the financial burden of fertility treatments.

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