According to UPI.com, "Women who were born at a low birth weight risk complications in their own pregnancies... Researchers from Australia found that women who weighed under 5.5 pounds at birth were 1.7

High Human Birth Rate Led to Cooperation<br />The Leakey Foundation - California Academy of Sciences<br />The conclusion to the symposium.

New data from the National Vital Statistics System shows birth rates are at an all-time low in the United States.<br />There were just 59.1 births for every 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 44 in 2018.<br />Experts worry this could eventually result in a "demographic time bomb," says Business Insider.<br />Such a time bomb would mean fertility rates decrease at the same time longevity increases.<br />This decreases the workforce as well as the number of people able to stimulate the economy. <br />

High Human Birth Rate Led to Cooperation<br />The Leakey Foundation - California Academy of Sciences<br />The conclusion to the symposium.

Italy's birth rate is at a record low. Is it because young Italians lack confidence in the country's future? Italy has just formed its 66th government in 74 years. State debt and unemployment are high – and fewer Italians are choosing to have kids.<br />For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/<br />Follow DW on social media:<br />►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/<br />►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews<br />►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dw_stories/<br />Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIgOXM2JEQ2Pv2d0_PVfcg<br />

As the world commemorates world health day, the rate of premature births has seemingly been rising in recent times. The rate of premature births across Makueni County, in particular, rose significantly for the past three years in a row, according to a premature birth report card from Stephen Ndolo, the county director of medical services.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong encourages Singaporeans to combat the declining birth rate by adding "little dragons" to their families in his recent address. Learn more about Singapore's demographic challenges and the measures being taken to address them. <br /> <br />#Singapore #SingaporeNews #SingaporeBirtRate #SingaporeDecliningBirtRate #China #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Singaporeans #LeeHsienLoong<br /> ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.155~

<p>The French island of Mayotte used to be part of the Comoros. Ever since the Comoros gained independence from France in the mid-1970s there has been a widening gap in living standards between Mayotte and the rest of the Comoros. This report takes a look at Mayotte's main hospital: the undisputed champion of France in terms of birth rates, its maternity ward is saturated. Over 7,000 babies are born here every year and 70% of the mothers come from the Comoros.</p><br />A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Elom Marcel Toble<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en

Data released by the Ministry of the Interior is predicting Taiwan’s birth rate to hit a new low in 2024, raising fears over future labor shortages.

People are not having as many babies as they used to and that has an economic impact. Jose Sepulveda(@josesepulvedatv) has more.

China is facing deep concerns regarding its declining population. The country witnessed a record-low number of births in 2022. The Asian nation witnessed a 10 per cent decline in the number of babies born last year. As per the data published by the National Health Commission, in 2022, China had just 9.56 million births. The number of babies born last year was the lowest figure since records began in 1949. Reports suggest that the significant decline in population indicates the government's inability to implement its schemes and policies to encourage parents to have more children. However, the Chinese government is trying to support parents with its schemes amid increasing alarm that the country will become demographically imbalanced. <br /> <br /> #China #ChinaBirthRate #ChinaEconomy #ChinaPopulation #ChinaPopulationDecline #ChinaBirth #XiJinping<br /> ~PR.151~ED.155~GR.121~HT.96~

Australia is in the midst of a baby recession with a new study indicating the sharpest drop in births since the 1970s when the contraceptive pill was introduced. The research from KPMG found couples are delaying or putting off having children altogether because of rising living costs.

MONTEREAU, FRANCE — A French mayor has come up with an interesting solution to solve underpopulation in his town. <br /><br />The Telegraph reports that the number of babies had been going down in the village of Montereau, south of Paris. Its population was a measly 650.<br /><br />Falling birth rates was not good for the local schools, which would have to shut one or two of its four classes if there weren't enough students. If that happens, the town's kids have to travel to neighboring areas to be educated.<br /><br />To try and solve the population problem, Mayor Jean Debouzy pledged free Viagra for all the couples in Montereau to help get things up and ready.<br /><br />According to the decree, "pills will be handed out to couples between 18 and 40 in order to give them every possible chance to conceive and thus preserve the schools." A tall order!<br /><br />He also wanted to give special one-off bonuses for anyone who birthed a baby, as an incentive.<br /><br />Whether or not the mayor is actually allowed to give out the blue pills is unclear, since it can only be obtained in France with a doctor's prescription. <br /><br />But the townsfolk don't seem to chomping at the bit for Viagra, either. Not one of them has made a dash for the performance enhancing pills since the decree was issued last Thursday.<br /><br />If anything, though, the mayor says the Viagra ploy will at least be a good way to get people to talk about the school issue.

Maybe DMV lines will finally shorten...

Preterm birth rates improved in almost every state between 2006 and 2009, and in several states the change was more than 10 percent, according to the March of Dimes 2011 Premature Birth Report Card. According to the 2011 report card, three states and Puerto Rico received an F, 11 states and the District of Columbia earned a D, 19 states got a C, 16 states received a B and only Vermont earned an A. The United States received a “C” based on comparing the nation’s 2009 preliminary preterm birth rate of 12.2 percent with the March of Dimes new 2020 goal of 9.6 percent of all live births. The nation’s preterm birth rate has declined nearly 5 percent from the 2006 peak of 12.8 percent. <br />The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For More Info go to http://marchofdimes.com

The annual number of babies born in Taiwan has hit a new low.

Decline in Birth Rates Among Younger Generations , Is a 'Crisis,' Experts Say.<br />Health department data <br />from more than two dozen states <br />revealed a seven percent drop <br />in December birth rates.<br />This means that the average number of children <br />that U.S. women are birthing has <br />fallen from four in the 1950s to less than two today.<br />Experts had been expecting an increase in <br />birth rates as a result of the pandemic.<br />The decline in birth rates could lead to a <br />"replacement level" too low for the <br />support of the older population.<br />We need to have enough working-age people to carry the load of these seniors, who deserve their retirement, they deserve all their entitlements, and they're gonna live out another 30 years, Dowell Myers, USC Professor, via CBS News.<br />Several factors have led to the declining birth rates, <br />but experts point to an increase of "burdens of life" <br />that the younger population faces. .<br />It really is a lot harder for young people today. It's amazing how much harder it is, Dowell Myers, USC Professor, via CBS News

Birth rates are falling in the Arab and Muslim world! Iran especially....

China’s plunging birth rate has closed thousands of schools across the country. Rather than close their doors, one school-turned-recreation center is focused on providing education to the elderly.

At 1.3 babies per woman, Greece's fertility rate is among Europe's lowest — and well below the threshold for population growth.