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iPhone linked to US fertility decline, study claims
A new study attributes a significant drop in US unintended pregnancies to the iPhone's launch. Researchers found that smartphone access correlated with reduced birth rates, especially among younger women. The device's role in changing social behaviors and access to information is cited as a key factor.
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The study offers a provocative correlation but risks oversimplifying complex demographic trends; causation remains unproven.
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