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Healthcare News: U.S. births decline slightly in 2025 as fertility rates continue long-term drop
According to preliminary data released by the CDC, the number of births in the United States continued its gradual decline in 2025, reflecting long-term demographic trends and shifting reproductive patterns. The general fertility rate also edged downward, marking a continuation of a long-term decline that began in 2007. Other results included in the data relate to teen birth rates, cesarean delivery rates, low-risk cesarean rates, and preterm birth rates.
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