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Birth rate in US is falling, and a new research paper links it to iPhones

A surprising study links the iPhone’s widespread adoption to a significant drop in US birth rates, particularly among young women. Researchers found that areas with earlier iPhone access experienced steeper declines in fertility. The study suggests smartphones altered social interactions, potentially reducing sexual activity and unintended pregnancies, explaining a substantial portion of the birth rate fall.

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