Fertility rate of U.S. women plummets to lowest level in 30 years

The United States fertility rate has hit its lowest in three decades, according to a National Vital Statistics Report (NVSS) released Thursday from the CDC. The results show a significant variance between states’ fertility rates, but the numbers are troubling. The report notes that the total fertility rate (TFR) is “16% below what is considered the … Continue reading Fertility rate of U.S. women plummets to lowest level in 30 years