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The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

State of the World from NPR
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More families around the world are choosing to have fewer children or none all. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink. We look at why this is happening and what it could mean for the future.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy