In 2022, Brazil recorded only 2.54 million births, marking a 3.5% decrease from 2021 and the lowest figure in 45 years. The fall was 11.4% compared to the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic (2015-2019). The Brazilian stats agency IBGE shared these details. The IBGE pointed out a long-term decrease in birth and fertility rates. […]
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