Kenya’s fertility rate has dropped by nearly half. [Courtesy]America has revived the conversation around declining fertility rates after releasing a record low in births. US government data last week showed that the country had reported the largest single-year drop in birth rates in nearly 50 years among women across all age groups, major races and ethnic groups. This decline mirrors global birth rates, as women postpone motherhood and opt for smaller families as the costs of living rises. Increased availability and access to contraception has also contributed to lower birth rates, as has a decrease in infant mortality rate occasioned by better healthcare.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2021 00:28 UTC