The state of fertility in the UK and the world
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Fertility rates have been falling in the UK and across the world. This means that, on average, people are having fewer children than they used to. In fact, fertility rates in countries that are part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have dropped by half over the last 60 years. This is a big change, and it has serious consequences for society.
There are many reasons why fertility is in decline. One major reason is that people are choosing to have children lat...
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