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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?

Demographic shifts show more deaths than births in many developed countries, driven by increased life expectancy and declining fertility rates.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago

U.S. fertility rates have declined by 23% since 2007, resulting in 710,000 fewer births last year compared to the peak year.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?

Demographic shifts show more deaths than births in many developed countries, driven by increased life expectancy and declining fertility rates.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago

U.S. fertility rates have declined by 23% since 2007, resulting in 710,000 fewer births last year compared to the peak year.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026

Deaths in the UK are projected to outnumber births annually from 2026, leading to slower population growth.
OMG science
fromFortune
1 week ago

Toxic chemicals are raising infertility in humans, fish, birds, and insects: 'A whisper that is powerful enough to redirect a hurricane' | Fortune

Fertility rates in the U.S. have reached a record low due to various factors, including environmental changes and hormonal disruptions caused by pollutants.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?

Falling fertility rates in the US threaten social stability and economic sustainability as the population ages and the ratio of workers to retirees declines.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromwww.project-syndicate.org
2 months ago

The Baby Bump From Remote Work

Remote work correlates with higher fertility rates and larger planned family sizes among adults aged 20-45 across 38 countries, suggesting it may be more effective than traditional pronatalist policies.
Remote teams
fromwww.project-syndicate.org
2 months ago

The Baby Bump From Remote Work

Remote work correlates with higher fertility rates and larger planned family sizes among adults aged 20-45 across 38 countries, suggesting it may be more effective than traditional pronatalist policies.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot

Europe's fertility rates are well below replacement, creating demographic decline that requires immigration to sustain populations and social viability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months 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
10 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.
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fromThe Washington Post
11 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
11 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.
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#population-decline
fromAeon
1 year 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.
1 year 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
1 year ago
philosophy

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

World news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 year 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.
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Women
fromMail Online
1 year 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
1 year 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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