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Changing Demographics and Fertility Rates
The speaker discusses the demographic shifts over the years, particularly focusing on the fertility rates in America. In 1960, there were 4.3 million births and 1.7 million deaths annually, resulting in a net positive of 2.6 million. However, by the present day, the annual births have decreased to around 3.2-3.3 million, while annual deaths have increased to 2.7-2.8 million. This shift has led to a significant decline in the fertility rate, marking the lowest ever in America.