As Fertility Rates Fall in U.S., Gap Widens Between Rural and Urban Counties

Press Publication: US News and World Report
Lead Researcher: Carrie Henning-Smith
Publish Date: October 17th, 2018

This news article cites our research on obstetric unit closures, discussing trends in rural counties losing maternity care services and related them to the higher fertility rates in rural areas.

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