Etymology
The term "birth rate" is derived from two Latin words:
Meaning
The birth rate refers to the number of live births occurring within a specific population over a certain period of time, typically expressed as the number of births per 1,000 people per year.
Origin
The concept of birth rate originated in the 17th century, when demographers began to collect data on births and deaths to understand population dynamics. The first known use of the term "birth rate" in English is attributed to the English statistician William Farr in 1838.
The birth rate is an important indicator of population growth and health. It can be influenced by factors such as:
The birth rate has declined in many developed countries since the mid-20th century due to factors such as increased education, urbanization, and access to contraception.
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