#fertility-rates

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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Chile's plunging birth rate may foreshadow future in U.S.

Latin America is experiencing a significant decline in fertility rates, with many families opting for smaller sizes due to economic factors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I don't plan to have children. That doesn't mean I want them banished from my life | Rachel Connolly

The fertility rate in England and Wales was the lowest on record, at 1.44 children per woman, with the number of babies born being the lowest since the 1970s.
Women
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Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

South Asia women are aging faster than peers in Europe, US DW 07/08/2025

South Asian women often experience menopause symptoms earlier than the global average, with many reporting perimenopausal issues by their late 40s.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers are fretting about Britain's falling birthrate. Here's why it could be a good thing | Larry Elliott

80-year-old rock stars highlight the aging population in developed economies and decreasing birth rates.
#reproductive-health
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Vietnam drops two-child policy amid demographic fears

Vietnam's National Assembly has repealed its four-decade two-child policy amidst declining birth rates and an aging population, acknowledging demographic risks for its economy and society.
Parenting
#dog-ownership
fromMail Online
2 months ago
Parenting

Musk's greatest fear realized as adults find replacement for babies

Western fertility rates are declining, with more people opting for dog ownership instead of having children.
#population-decline
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

Population decline will rob us of vital social force: youth | Aeon Essays

Fertility rates are declining globally, with significant implications for future population dynamics and resource distribution.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

Population decline will rob us of vital social force: youth | Aeon Essays

World news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Countries Are Running Out Of People

Several countries may lose over half their populations by the century's end due to aging demographics, low fertility, and migration patterns.
Women
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Elon Musk faces massive blow as new study confirms his worst fear

Population sustainability may require a fertility rate of 2.7 children per woman, not the previously accepted 2.1, to avoid extinction.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Who Are the Women of the Pronatalist Movement?

Many people believe fertility rates are in decline due to modern dating mishaps, and there's a growing movement to encourage higher birth rates through various channels.
Parenting
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