Smartphones linked to plunging global birth rates – FT
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May 18, 2026
Fertility rates dropped sharply across several countries following the widespread adoption of the devices, the outlet said Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be contributing to plunging birth rates worldwide, particularly among young people, as global fertility is declining at a record pace, the Financial Times has reported, citing researchers and demographic data. An analysis […]
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