US Birthrate Hits New Low, CDC Data Reveals 😲

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Summary:

  1. New Record Low
    The U.S. birthrate has hit a new low, with only 3,596,017 births in 2023, marking a 2% decrease from the previous year and a 23% drop since 2007.

  2. Fertility Rate Falls
    The general fertility rate decreased to 54.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44, down from 56 in 2022, continuing a long-term decline.

  3. Teen Birth Rates Drop
    Teen births fell by 4% from 2022 to 2023, with the rate for girls aged 15-19 dropping to 13.1 per 1,000, reflecting ongoing reductions in teen pregnancies.

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