A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON SYRIAN REFUGEE BIRTH PROFILES IN TURKEY

Abstract

The Syrian crisis, which commenced in March 2011, has resulted in a significant influx of refugees into neighboring countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey. As of August 2017, the number of Syrian refugees had reached a staggering 5,163,650, with Turkey hosting the largest share, accommodating 3,106,932 of these individuals. Among the Turkish-based Syrian refugee population, 46.8% are women, and this demographic is further categorized by age: 6.6% are infants (0-4 years old), 8% are children (5-11 years old), 6.8% are adolescents (12-17 years old), 23.6% are adults (18-59 years old), and 1.7% are elderly individuals (60+ years old). By August 2017, the number of Syrian babies born in Turkey had reached 224,500, reflecting the extent of the refugee crisis's impact on the host country.

Istanbul, one of Turkey's major cities, stands out as a focal point for Syrian refugees, with more than 300,000 individuals seeking refuge within its borders. This study aims to shed light on the birth characteristics of Syrian refugees within our center, situated in Istanbul, the most densely populated city in Turkey, and a key hub for Syrian refugees