[영어독해] More Twins Being Born than Ever Before

최근 한 연구에 따르면 전 세계적으로 그 어느 때 보다 더 많은 쌍둥이가 태어나고 있다는 소식입니다.

연구진은 쌍둥이 출산율이 지난 40년 동안 30% 증가했다고 보고했습니다.

특히나, 아시아와 아프리카 지역에서의 쌍둥이 출산율이 40%를 넘어섰습니다.

이에 대한 주된 이유로는 늦은 출산과 인공 수정 지원 증가를 원인으로 꼽을 수 있다고 밝혔습니다.

하지만, 쌍둥이 임신으로 인한 합병증은 산모와 아기 모두에게 부정적 영향을 미칠 수 있다고 강조했습니다.

이에 따라, 최근 많은 국가에서는 쌍둥이 출산율을 낮추기 위한 의료 지원 을 줄이고 있습니다.

그렇기 때문에, 향후 10년 동안 쌍둥이 출산율은 하락이 전망되어, 오늘의 쌍둥이 출산율이 현재와 미래의 최고 기록이 될 것이라고 예상했습니다.

 

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Study: More Twins Being Born than Ever Before

According to a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction, more twins are being born than ever before.
Researchers compared data from more than 110 countries over two periods: 1980 to 1985 and 2010 to 2015. It was found that the number of twins being born per 1,000 births increased by over 30% between those two periods, rising from 1.2 million to almost 1.7 million sets of twins born per year.
Of those, the researchers say that 42% of twins are now born in Asia and 41% in Africa.
However, the regions with the biggest increases were Europe, North America and Oceania, all of which increased from about 10 sets of twins per 1,000 births to about 15.
Africa had the highest proportion of twins being born over both periods, but it also showed the smallest percentage change in this figure, increasing only slightly from 16.5 pairs of twins per 1,000 births to 17.1.
According to the study authors, the main reason for twins becoming more prevalent is the increase in medically assited reproduction (MAR), although more people opting to have children later in life is also a factor. Both are known to increase the likelihood of having twins, and both have become more common in wealthier countries since the 1970s.
The researchers also point out that having twins results in a greater risk of health complications for both mothers and their babies. They also say that since around 2000 many countries have altered their rules for MAR to try to reduce the number of twins being born.
Because of this, the authors say that the rate of twins being born may start to decline over the next 10 years. This  could mean that not only is the number of twins being born today the highest it's ever been — it's also quite likely the highest it ever will be.

courtesy of engoo.co.kr/app/daily-news/article/study-more-twins-being-born-than-ever-before/wHkPzIdrEeuF7Evea64TKg

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[요약연습]

A recent study found that pairs of twins being born today have set a record. The researchers showed that the number of twins being born increased by 30% over the 40 years. In particular, Asia and Africa scored a 40% rise in the birthrate of twins. The research also reported that the spike in medically assisted reproduction (MAR) is the main culprit of this phenomenon, regardless of whether couples conceive later in life. It is believed that both of the factors contribute to a sharp rise in the birth of twins. What's more, both are prevalent in wealthier countries since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the researchers suggested that having twins could put both mothers and babies at risk of developing health complications. Therefore, an estimated 2000 countries have made their effort to decrease the number of twins being born. In the end, there is no dispute that we will see a decline in the birth of twins for the foreseeable future, making history of today's highest birthrate of twins for many years to come.