The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

US teen birth rate drops 7% in 2025, raising Republican concerns

The US teen birth rate dropped 7% in 2025, sparking lament among some Republicans. Fox News medical analyst Marc Siegel expressed concern over declining fertility rates among 15- to 19-year-olds, while podcaster Katie Miller criticized hormonal birth control as detrimental to population growth. This shift reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding family and reproductive values.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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