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		Hizonner 21 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The US is flirting with its first-ever population ... > Since the fertility problem is worldwide Slowed population growth, or even population shrinkage, is worldwide. The fertility "problem" is only inside some people's heads.

jedberg 21 days ago [–]

Not entirely. Sperm counts in young men have been falling for decades. No one is sure why.

Balgair 21 days ago | [–]

https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/declining-sperm-count-much-...

Per the above, it seems that the change in spermcount worldwide seems to be flat.

jedberg 21 days ago | | [–]

Interesting. That page shows some pretty strong evidence that the prevailing thinking is incorrect. Will have to look more.

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