Healthscore 354·4 metrosupdated 4h ago
iPhone's Role in U.S. Birth Rate Decline Explored
A recent study suggests that the introduction of the iPhone and smartphones may have contributed to a significant decline in U.S. birth rates since 2007. Researchers found that these devices impacted relationship formation and intimacy, potentially accounting for nearly half of the fertility drop.
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