Record-low birth rate in Japan: Falling number of marriages a serious issue


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TOKYO: The decline in the number of births has not been stopped. If this trend continues, the population who are the social and economic driving force of the nation will decrease and the continuation of the social security system could be endangered.

To overcome the national crisis, it is essential for society as a whole to address the issue.

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