A drop in US births due to smartphone use? These researchers say so
baxtr
13 points
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October 31, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
favflam
The birth rate is dropping because rent is too expensive. The rent started spiking as smartphones came into use (2010s~).
hefner1456
Clearly its the radiation coming from peoples pockets near their privates:) I remember a time when people seriously worried about this.