A closer look at the sharp decline in U.S. birth rate
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New data released by the CDC shows the number of children women are having has decreased for a second year in a row. The record-level decline last year is leading to fears there may not be enough children to sustain the next generation. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.
Breakdown
- CDC data shows U.S. birth rate has declined for the second consecutive year.
- Births have dropped from 4 million in 2000 to 3.6 million in 2023. 42s
- The excess of births over deaths has shrunk significantly, raising sustainability concerns. 50s
- Factors include delayed pregnancies, lower teen birth rates, and uncertainty about the future. 1m 28s
- Recent U.S. population growth is mostly due to international migration, not births. 2m 14s