Experts have said the gender imbalance resulting from *-selective abortions and other practices could have dangerous social consequences due to anticipated shortages of marriageable young women.

• 据专家分析，由选择性堕胎等行为造成的男女比例失调将会导致达到适婚年龄的年轻女性紧缺，而这会对社会产生严重危害。