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Over 50% of British Births Now Medically Assisted, Driven by Rising Caesarean Rates
A 2023 audit of NHS maternity care revealed that 50.6% of the 592,594 births involved medical intervention (caesareans, forceps, or ventouse), a significant increase driven by rising caesarean rates (from 25% in 2015-16 to 38.9% in 2023) due to factors like older mothers and increased obesity.
Over 50% of British Births Now Medically Assisted, Driven by Rising Caesarean Rates
A 2023 audit of NHS maternity care revealed that 50.6% of the 592,594 births involved medical intervention (caesareans, forceps, or ventouse), a significant increase driven by rising caesarean rates (from 25% in 2015-16 to 38.9% in 2023) due to factors like older mothers and increased obesity.
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24% Bias Score
Global Depopulation: A Greater Threat Than Overpopulation
A new book, "After the Spike," argues that declining birthrates globally pose a greater threat than overpopulation, challenging common assumptions and proposing societal restructuring around caregiving to avert a population decline.
Global Depopulation: A Greater Threat Than Overpopulation
A new book, "After the Spike," argues that declining birthrates globally pose a greater threat than overpopulation, challenging common assumptions and proposing societal restructuring around caregiving to avert a population decline.
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60% Bias Score
Average Age of First Motherhood Rises in France and EU
French women now have their first child at an average age of 29.1 years in 2023, a 5.1-year increase since 1974, reflecting a broader European trend influenced by increased education, labor market participation, and socioeconomic conditions.
Average Age of First Motherhood Rises in France and EU
French women now have their first child at an average age of 29.1 years in 2023, a 5.1-year increase since 1974, reflecting a broader European trend influenced by increased education, labor market participation, and socioeconomic conditions.
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20% Bias Score
Trump's "Baby Bonus" Proposal Faces Scrutiny Amid Mixed Results from International Programs
President Trump's proposed "baby bonus" of $5,000 has sparked debate, with experts citing mixed results from similar programs in Singapore, Hungary, and Australia, highlighting the complexity of influencing birth rates with financial incentives alone.
Trump's "Baby Bonus" Proposal Faces Scrutiny Amid Mixed Results from International Programs
President Trump's proposed "baby bonus" of $5,000 has sparked debate, with experts citing mixed results from similar programs in Singapore, Hungary, and Australia, highlighting the complexity of influencing birth rates with financial incentives alone.
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60% Bias Score
Declining Birth Rate in Colombia Reflects Shifting Societal Norms
Colombia's birth rate has fallen for seven consecutive years, reaching a record low of under 500,000 first-time births in 2024. This reflects increased female autonomy, access to contraceptives, and sex education in schools, challenging traditional norms around motherhood.
Declining Birth Rate in Colombia Reflects Shifting Societal Norms
Colombia's birth rate has fallen for seven consecutive years, reaching a record low of under 500,000 first-time births in 2024. This reflects increased female autonomy, access to contraceptives, and sex education in schools, challenging traditional norms around motherhood.
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24% Bias Score
Canavan's Childbirth Loan Policy: Potential Impacts on Housing and Fertility
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan proposed a policy offering a \$100,000 low-interest loan to first-home buyers after having a child, aiming to boost Australia's declining birth rate, but critics argue it may inflate property prices and inadequately addresses complex societal issues.
Canavan's Childbirth Loan Policy: Potential Impacts on Housing and Fertility
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan proposed a policy offering a \$100,000 low-interest loan to first-home buyers after having a child, aiming to boost Australia's declining birth rate, but critics argue it may inflate property prices and inadequately addresses complex societal issues.
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64% Bias Score
China Expands Affordable Childcare to Boost Birth Rates
China plans to add 660,000 affordable nursery slots by year-end, increasing the number of places per 1,000 people to 4.5, aiming to ease family childcare burdens and boost birth rates; however, challenges remain with high costs and underutilized capacity.
China Expands Affordable Childcare to Boost Birth Rates
China plans to add 660,000 affordable nursery slots by year-end, increasing the number of places per 1,000 people to 4.5, aiming to ease family childcare burdens and boost birth rates; however, challenges remain with high costs and underutilized capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Middle East Fertility Rates Plummet, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Fertility rates in the Middle East have plummeted in recent decades, falling to below replacement levels in several countries. This decline is attributed to a combination of economic, social, and cultural factors, raising concerns about long-term demographic and socioeconomic consequences for the re...
Middle East Fertility Rates Plummet, Raising Long-Term Concerns
Fertility rates in the Middle East have plummeted in recent decades, falling to below replacement levels in several countries. This decline is attributed to a combination of economic, social, and cultural factors, raising concerns about long-term demographic and socioeconomic consequences for the re...
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44% Bias Score
Europe Faces Demographic Crisis Amidst Historic Low Birth Rates
Elon Musk highlights plummeting birth rates in Europe, reaching historic lows with a 100% decrease from 60 years prior; the EU fertility rate is at 1.38, while Turkey's is 1.51.
Europe Faces Demographic Crisis Amidst Historic Low Birth Rates
Elon Musk highlights plummeting birth rates in Europe, reaching historic lows with a 100% decrease from 60 years prior; the EU fertility rate is at 1.38, while Turkey's is 1.51.
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52% Bias Score
Vologda Region Abortion Clinics Halt Services, Causing Sharp Drop
Private abortion clinics in Russia's Vologda region have ceased operations, resulting in a dramatic 92 percent decrease in abortions during the first quarter of this year compared to the previous year; all abortions performed were for medical reasons, according to regional authorities.
Vologda Region Abortion Clinics Halt Services, Causing Sharp Drop
Private abortion clinics in Russia's Vologda region have ceased operations, resulting in a dramatic 92 percent decrease in abortions during the first quarter of this year compared to the previous year; all abortions performed were for medical reasons, according to regional authorities.
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68% Bias Score
Chile's Declining Birth Rate: High Costs and Unequal Burden
Chile's birth rate has fallen to a ten-year low of 1.5 children per woman in 2023, with 173,920 births registered, down from 240,000 in 2013, due to high childcare costs, unequal parental responsibilities, and economic struggles among young adults.
Chile's Declining Birth Rate: High Costs and Unequal Burden
Chile's birth rate has fallen to a ten-year low of 1.5 children per woman in 2023, with 173,920 births registered, down from 240,000 in 2013, due to high childcare costs, unequal parental responsibilities, and economic struggles among young adults.
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52% Bias Score
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
Aging America: Impact on Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth
America's aging population, with the median age rising from 30 in 1980 to 39 in 2022, is impacting entrepreneurship and social security, but immigration and housing policies could mitigate some negative effects.
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48% Bias Score
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