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Two-Child Policy Puts Pressure to Hospitals, Pediatricians

Eana Maniebo   |

Jan 31, 2016 11:47 AM EST

Hospitals are feeling most of the pressure that comes with the two-child policy. China's public health statistics show that the number of pediatricians dropped 105,000 to 100,000 in a span of five years, which means that there are only 43 doctors for every 100,000 children.