AMERICANTHINKER (American Thinker Blog) - The real reason US life expectancy declined in 2020 and 2021
By Antonio R. Chaves COVID? No, think again.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Older people outnumber younger people for the first time in recorded history: U.S. Census
The population of those over 65 is projected to grow from 852 million in 2025 to 2 billion in 2060. In that time, the total global population is expected to rise from 8.13 billion to 10.23 billion by 2060.
AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - Historic first: Older adults now outnumber the youngest children for the first time
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, International Database ; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios People 65 and older now outnumber children ages 5 and younger worldwide for the first time in recorded history, according to a new report by the U.S. Census. Why it matters: A global plunge in fertility — demographers' term for the number of children being born — and increased longevity are creating a demographic inversion that's projected to deepen for decades. - It's a trend that's shifting the historic balance between working-age people and older adults . By the numbers: The scale and speed of the shift as the youngest Baby Boomers move toward their mid-60s are striking. They reflect the scope of the challenge in caring for the elderly and maintaining…
YOUTUBE (CNN) - How South Korea got people having kids again | Meanwhile in Asia
In 2024, South Korea’s birth rate rose for the first time after nearly a decade of decline. CNN’s Jessie Yeung explains the strategies the South Korean government has implemented and whether they’re replicable across other countries. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Many in East Asia are choosing to be childless | Meanwhile in Asia
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Why are people in East Asia having fewer babies? | Meanwhile In Asia
Fertility rates in East Asia are among the lowest in the world, but one country is finally seeing a bump in the number of births. Our hosts ask why young people in the region are still so uncertain about starting families and what can be done to turn the trend around. 0:00 East Asia has a fertility rate problem 3:23 The cost of having children in Asia 6:49 South Korea's birthrate is rebounding 10:48 Why young people are turning away from parenthood 16:34 How Japan is steering into the future Stream the rest of Meanwhile in Asia on the CNN app: https://cnn.it/3UKHW1K #Podcast #Asia #SouthKorea
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Conservatives Are Having More Children Than Liberals Amid Left-Wing ‘Baby Bust.’
A new study highlights a growing ideological divide in birth rates, with conservatives reporting significantly more children on average than liberals.
A new study highlights a growing ideological divide in birth rates, with conservatives reporting significantly more children on average than liberals. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A growing ideological divide has emerged in American fertility patterns, with conservatives reporting more children on average than liberals , according to research from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS). The study found that conservatives have an average of 1.4 children, compared with 1.09 among liberals , while 51 percent of liberals reported having no children compared with 40 percent of conservatives. DETAIL: Researchers based the findings on survey responses from roughly 7,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 54, and said the differences…Open
BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Top 10 Reasons To Move To California
With the population of California diminishing of late, we at The Babylon Bee are here to help turn the tide. Here are just ten of the many great reasons why you should turn that U-Haul around and head to the Golden State:
NYTIMES (Jin Yu Young) - South Korea Wants to Raise Its Birthrate but Doesn’t Have Enough NICU Doctors
South Korea, which has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, is in the throes of a breakdown in emergency care. It is particularly acute for at-risk newborns.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Birth Rates Are Falling in American Cities, With California the Worst Affected.
The number of children living in major cities in the United States has fallen by six percent, with Californian cities experiencing the steepest declines.
A new report has revealed a significant decline in child populations across major cities in the United States, with cities in California experiencing some of the steepest losses. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to data published by The Wall Street Journal, the number of children living in major U.S. cities has dropped six percent over the past decade. Out of the 25 cities with the largest child population declines, six of them are in California. San Jose has lost 20 percent of its population under 18 and 34 percent of children under five years old. San Diego has lost 14 percent of its children, Fresno lost five percent, Sacramento lost four percent, and San Francisco has lost three percent. The study includes cities…Open