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More or Less: Behind the Stats
Numbers of the year 2024
Dec 28, 2024
Explore the fascinating decline of India's fertility rate and its ripple effects on global population dynamics. Discover how vaccination has dramatically saved 150 million children from preventable deaths, with a spotlight on the lifesaving measles vaccine. Unpack the troubling narratives surrounding the wellness industry, particularly in yoga, revealing shocking personal stories of manipulation. Each statistic and story paints a clearer picture of our world and its pressing challenges.
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- India's total fertility rate has fallen to two due to improved wealth and education, but regional disparities pose future workforce challenges.
- Vaccines have saved 150 million lives in the last 50 years, significantly reducing infant mortality and improving global health outcomes.
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Changing Fertility Rates in India
India's total fertility rate (TFR) has dramatically declined to two, indicating significant demographic changes in the country. This decline is a result of improvements in wealth, education, and healthcare access, leading families to choose smaller family sizes. However, regional disparities remain, with states like Bihar reporting a fertility rate of three compared to urban areas in West Bengal, where it's as low as 1.39. This shift raises critical questions about the future workforce, especially as the richer southern and western regions age, creating a need for discussions around internal migration to address labor shortages.
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