Poland's Birth Rate Is in Freefall. the Cause? a Loneliness Epidemic
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Poland is experiencing a significant decline in birth rate, attributed to a loneliness epidemic, which is not being effectively addressed by state financial incentives; commenters discuss potential underlying causes and societal implications.
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USA's birth rate is 1.6 versus Poland's 1.1 when both need to be 2.1 to maintain the population. What I do not know is if the large number of Polish men who left the country for employment are somewhat affecting that number.