How a civilization thrives or dies
November 13, 2024
In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the general fertility rate — the number of live births per 1,000 women — was at its lowest level in history.
Our nation’s fertility rate stands at 54.5 live births per 1,000 women, well below replacement level. This puts ever-increasing pressure on programs such as Social Security, Medicare and pensions since not enough people are paying into the system to cover the expenditures going out.
