fertility

Example Sentences

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But declining immigration—legal and illegal—is notably occurring against a backdrop of falling fertility rates and an aging population.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chromosome ends must be shielded from sticking together, a failure that can trigger genetic instability, fertility problems, and even cell or organismal death.

From Science Daily

Scientists hope this will lead to more effective fertility treatments.

From Literature

The fertility rate for the United States has long been on a downward trend and is currently at a historic low.

From Salon

China has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, at around one birth per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1.

From BBC