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US Fertility Rate Hits New Low, Driven by Economic Pressures and Delayed Parenthood
The United States' fertility rate has reached a new historic low, with experts citing factors such as economic pressures, delayed marriages, and a decline in teenage births. The downward trend, which has become a political flash point, is projected to continue into 2025.
9 Apr, 16:27 — 9 Apr, 22:12
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wapoMostly Factual3h ago
U.S. fertility rate hits a new low as teenage births fall, CDC says
Experts point to economic pressures and delayed marriages as two factors in the downward trend, which has been a political flash point.
By Annie Gowen
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual9h ago
US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
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First report: Yahoo · 9 Apr, 16:27|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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