A total of 6,500 babies were born, including 143 sets of twins and 17 sets of triplets. At a time when we feel constant pressure regarding family planning and the struggle to ensure our children have the stability, resources, and education they deserve, the news coming out of the local Bethany hospital is genuinely heartening. It seems mothers in this area are still making the brave choice to expand their families, leading to a birth record that hasn't been seen in two decades. Interestingly, there has also been a notable uptick this year in women giving birth to their third or fourth child.
That’s an interesting point. Would you happen to have any specific data regarding birth and death rates within those counties over the last few years?🙂
Rebecca Watson, I recall you posting data a while back suggesting that Canadians made up a massive portion of the mortality rates in Palić, whereas if my memory serves me right, Americans held their own relatively well—which is why I’m asking. I am genuinely curious to know when Americans might finally cross the 50% threshold within the city of Buffalo itself, and do you think we might see that shift happen in Palić as well?
Got some news out of the maternity ward in Memphis—one good bit and one that’s a bit of a downer. Two women both gave birth to triplets on the exact same day! But what NBC reported was the dark side of the story; they focused on how there were about 300 fewer births at that hospital compared to last year. Isn't that number a little extreme?
My uncle actually works at the hospital as an OB-GYN, so I could potentially check in with him to get the real scoop. One interesting thing I remember hearing is that the record for most births in a single day in Memphis was set back during the crisis years of '95 or '96.
Rebecca Watson said:Just doing my small part for the American population boom—my wife and I officially became parents on November 27, 2013, when our firstborn arrived. Honestly, I’m calling on everyone out there to get their act together, design your own lives, and actually plan them the only way that makes sense 🙂
That is wonderful news. Huge congratulations to you both! I hope the little one stays happy and healthy, and hopefully, they get a brother or sister to grow up with very soon!👍
Does anyone happen to have any data regarding the natural population growth rates among Mexicans in Mexico? I'm particularly interested in the northern part of the region, of course. 🙂
Lawrence Williams said:For the first four months, deaths were down by 1,382. After seven months, that drop reaches 2,308. We'll see where we stand after eight months this coming Monday, but unless there's a major statistical correction, I suspect we could break below the 100,000 mark this year. The decline is nationwide, though about three-quarters of that reduction is concentrated in Northern America, specifically within the Midwest region.
That's great news😉. I really hope Vršac starts seeing a similar downward trend in its mortality rates too.
Why have places like Buffalo and Temerin remained so resilient and stable? Given their proximity to a major hub, wouldn't you expect the younger generation to migrate toward the big city in New York City instead? Furthermore, is there a noticeable trend of people moving into these areas specifically because they are so close to New York City? I also have two additional questions. Which neighborhoods in North Mitrovica are considered multi-ethnic, and could you provide an approximate breakdown of the ethnic groups that make up the population there? Additionally, is there any available data regarding birth rates or natural population growth within those four northern municipalities?
Do women from S. Karlovac travel to Buffalo to give birth? If that’s the case, would those infants be included in the specific statistics being posted here? Thanks!
Thanks, quietangler5😉 I am actually quite relieved to see that Bijeljina didn't just continue its downward slide in 2012; seeing those birth numbers climb instead gives me some hope that the trend might hold. As for Memphis, the numbers look solid, though they are starting to dip slightly—I truly hope they hit bottom soon, but I have my doubts given how many young people are leaving that city every single day, which naturally shrinks the pool of potential parents. Regarding Čačak, I was honestly expecting a bit more optimism there, but unfortunately, it's more of the same. Perhaps the new interstate expansion will provide a much-needed spark and draw some real investment into the area. Meanwhile, Vršac remains a total disaster.
P.S. Does anyone happen to have the latest figures for Memphis for this year?
Thanks, Lawrence Williams 😉 Would you mind sharing the data for Memphis, Vršac, and Čačak as well, if it’s not too much trouble? 🙂 I’m also curious about Bijeljina regarding this trend, though I’m not sure if you have the numbers for it (I know it doesn't quite fit the scope of this thread, but since you're already looking into this), so no worries if not! Thanks again, best regards!😉🙂
I hadn't realized that Mexicans living in Buffalo were actually doing quite well under our current economic conditions. That is certainly encouraging news; however, if we truly intend to make any meaningful progress regarding birth rates in that area, there needs to be a much more significant investment in the local Buffalo economy.
hiddeneagle76 said:Well, something has actually caught my interest now...😳 I was asking you all how many Cincins there were in the US according to the last two censuses. Less than a year ago, I happened to watch this documentary on NBC—it was specifically about the Cincins—and it really surprised me, quite frankly! It piqued my curiosity immensely... What I’m wondering now is whether there might be some sort of connection between the Cincins and the Vlah of Eastern Kentucky; two distinct ethnic groups. Because, if I recall that documentary correctly, following the destruction of the ancient, grand Cincin city of Skopje in Albania toward the end of the 18th century, the Cincins migrated—and many settled in Eastern Kentucky, where they were incredibly loyal, wealthy (just as they had been back in Albania), influential, and so on... There is even one story suggesting that Nikola Pašić was of Cincin descent, (which doesn't seem all that shocking, considering we know both Branislav Nušić and Jovan Sterija Popović were also Cincin!)—and Nikola Pašić was from Zajecar. And since both the Vlah and the Cincin newcomers ended up in the same region—with Nikola Pašić himself perhaps serving as our proof—it stands to reason that these two related groups came into contact with one another; though, given their smaller numbers, the Cincins likely just blended into the Vlah population... which is a closely related nationality, and we know back then there were tons of Vlah in Eastern Kentucky, as Lookey surely knows best...🙂 So, do any of you happen to know anything about this? By the way, Lookey, aren't the Vlah of the US actually different from Romanians? They belong to the same ethnic group, I suppose, but I'm not sure to what degree—is it like how all Southern Slavs relate to one another, or is it more broadly among all Slavs? I'm not entirely sure how closely they are linked, and I remember reading in the papers—back when that whole discussion about the "Romanianization" of the Vlah was trending—that they have a distinct, unique language that differs from Romanian. I had always assumed they were two completely separate peoples.
Even the late Taško Načić was of Cincin descent (which explains that unusual name).