Tag: Birth
2010 to 2023 Saw Decline in Births, Increase in Deaths in the United States
Birth-to-death ratio declined by 28 percent from 2010 to 2023, with ratio declining for three largest race, Hispanic origin groups
Study Estimates Global Burden of Vertically Transmitted Hepatitis C
Regions with the most vertically transmitted HCV infections were Southern Asia, Western Africa, and Eastern Africa
Fertility Rate Decreased 1 Percent From 2023 to 2024
During same time period, birth rate increased 1 percent, reaching 3,628,934 births
Cerebroplacental Ratio Better Guides Delivery With Perceived Less Fetal Movement
Study reveals better outcomes when cerebroplacental ratio guides decision for expedited birth
2014 to 2023 Saw Increase in Percentage of Infants Delivered Preterm
Increases of 47 and 9 percent reported for births at 37 and 38 weeks compared with decrease of 7 percent for full-term births
More Than 3.6 Million Births Recorded in the United States in 2024, Up 1...
Total fertility rate was 1,626.5 births per 1,000 women, which represents an increase of less than 1 percent from 2023
Almost 3.6 Million Births Recorded in 2023, Down 2 Percent From 2022
4 percent decline seen in birth rates for women aged 15 to 19 years; increase of less than 1 percent seen for those aged 20 to 24 years
1990 to 2023 Saw 14 Percent Decrease in Actual Number of U.S. Births
Decrease in births among women younger than 30 years was greater in magnitude than increase in rates among women aged 30 years and older
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Firstborns Up Risk for Mental Health Problems in Siblings
Adverse childhood experiences linked to mental health problems and health care needs in multiple children in same family
Women With Severe Maternal Morbidity Less Likely to Have Subsequent Birth
Substantially lower probability of subsequent birth seen for those with severe uterine rupture, cardiac complications