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.
What does birth rate mean?
the amount of time it takes for a woman to give birth
the number of children within a family
the number of children within a school system
the number of live births per thousand of population per year
What is making women think twice before having children?
the current unpredictable environment
women prefer to travel
inferior healthcare in the U.S.
the lack of childcare
The number of births in the United States continued to fall.
rise
remain unchanged
fall
stay the same