Births dropped in 2023, ending pandemic baby boom

Data:CDC; Chart: Axios Visuals The total number of U.S. births dropped in 2023, bringing an end to a mini-baby boom that began in the pandemic. Why it matters: The drop in births helped plunge the U.S. fertility rate to its lowest point in nearly a century. The big picture: Nearly 3.6 million…#cdc #chart #birth
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news