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U.S. Fertility Hits Record Low as Teen Births Plummet

U.S. fertility rate hits a new low as teenage births fall, CDC says

2026.04.09Updated 13h ago
U.S. fertility rate hits a new low as teenage births fall, CDC says

Experts point to economic pressures and delayed marriages as two factors in the downward trend, which has been a political flash point.

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The U.S. fertility rate has reached an all-time low, with teenage births declining significantly, according to CDC data. Experts attribute the trend to economic pressures, delayed marriages, and changing life priorities. The downturn has become a contentious political issue amid broader demographic shifts.

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