The number of births in the United States continued to fall last year. This led to the fewest U.S. newborns in 35 years, the Associated Press notes. The number of newborns has been falling for more than 10 years. And some experts say the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the economy will result in even fewer births. “This unpredictable environment, and concerns about the future, are going to make women think twice before having children,” said Denise Jamieson. She is a doctor and head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the latest birth numbers on May 20. The report is based on a study of more than 99% of birth records from 2019. The findings are considered preliminary.
Title: Virus Could Lower Already Low US Birth Rates
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than 10 years.</span> <span data-start-time='21896' data-end-time='33021'>And some experts say the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the economy will result in even fewer births.</span> <span data-start-time='33021' data-end-time='45625'>“This unpredictable environment, and concerns about the future, are going to make women think twice before having children,” said Denise Jamieson.</span> <span data-start-time='45625' data-end-time='55646'>She is a doctor and head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.</span> <span data-start-time='55646' data-end-time='64229'>The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the latest birth numbers on May 20.</span> <span data-start-time='64229' data-end-time='73208'>The report is based on a study of more than 99% of birth records from 2019.</span> <span data-start-time='73208' data-end-time='77750'>The findings are considered preliminary.</span> </p></div><div 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