Births refer to the process by which new individuals enter into a specific population or society. They usually involve infants being born alive after gestation periods.
Related terms
Fertility Rate: The average number of children born to women within a specific population during their reproductive years.
Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths among infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given population or region.
Neo-Malthusian Theory: A theory that suggests that population growth can have negative consequences on society and the environment if not controlled.