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The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

State of the World from NPR

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Declining Birth Rates: Implications and Choices

This chapter explores the total fertility rate and its crucial role in population stability, highlighting the U.S. rate's alarming drop to 1.6 and even lower figures in countries like South Korea. It discusses the implications of these trends on personal choices and societal responses, as well as the complexities surrounding family planning and population dynamics.

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