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Originally Posted by treniaL

Economic recessions have paradoxical effects on the mortality trends of populations in rich countries. I've read an article about this issue, please allow me to share it here. Two recently published studies examine the influence of the economy on the unborn. The study implies even they are affected by the economic down-turn. One draws a parallel between the recession and declining birthrates. Another, more disturbingly, shows a fall in the wellness of those that are born. Here is the proof: Studies say that the poor economy affects birthrates and newborn health. Today’s recession could also represent a global stimulus to redirect societal goals through wealth redistribution, in the same way the Great Depression did almost 80 years ago. Global health disparities are at unparalleled extremes, and we would all benefit from decreasing economic inequalities, not least through lessening the health gap.

Welcome to the forum! You make a good case here. This IMHO is leading us into a Socialist life style for the planet. And it is a life style that is not sustainable. At some point in time Governments run out of tax dollars, because there is no more room for further taxes. An average of 2.11 births per woman are needed to sustain a population. The birth rates of all European countries and Japan are well below this level. The U.S. birth rate is slightly below this level, and dropping. Of course the U.S. doesn't have to worry about this situation. We have enough children being born to illegal imigrants, and to the poor of this Nation who rely on a large family to earn even more of the tax payers dollars!