The US fertility rate just hit a record low
U.S. births are decreasing because off social and economic factors.
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U.S. births are decreasing because off social and economic factors.
U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.
Fertility is now well below replacement rate, with potential impacts on the safety net, schools, economy and loneliness, experts say.
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US fertility rates have been trending down for decades.