U.S. Births Are at Record-Low Levels—Why Aren’t We Asking Why?
By the Children's Health Defense Team
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that total U.S. births plummeted to a 32-year “record low” in 2018—but truth be told, total births and the general fertility rates have been falling steadily for well over a decade.
Many studies highlight male and female fertility problems, including significant downward trends in sperm count and quality and obesity-related fertility challenges in women.
Published science also provides strong indications that environmental exposures arising from modern lifestyle are important factors. Among the range of possible environmental culprits, there is evidence to suggest a role—whether singly or in combination—for glyphosate, bisphenol A (BPA), radiation from wireless communication technologies and vaccines.
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