The sex ratio at birth in France was unchanged 9months after the 1998 FIFA World Cup

Positive psychological phenomena such as increased feelings of belonging linked to hosting the FIFA World Cup were observed in France 1998 and South Africa 2010. Approximately nine months after South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup the sex ratio at birth increased significantly. Given the similarity of positive psychological phenomena between the two countries, this study sought to determine if the sex ratio at birth increased in France circa nine months after the 1998 World Cup.
Source: Early Human Development - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Source Type: research