Baby Boom
Baby Boom
Baby Boom (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbi buːm/) is a term that refers to a significant increase in the birth rate of a population. It is often associated with post-World War II period, particularly in the United States and other developed countries.
Etymology
The term "Baby Boom" is derived from the significant "boom" or increase in the birth rate following World War II. The term was first used in a Washington Post article in 1951.
Definition
A Baby Boom is a period marked by a significant increase of birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds and has the duration of a generation. People born during this period are often called Baby Boomers.
Related Terms
- Baby Boomers: The generation that was born during the post–World War II baby boom, approximately between the years 1946 and 1964.
- Demographics: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
- Birth Rate: The number of live births per thousand of population per year.
- Population: All the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baby Boom
- Wikipedia's article - Baby Boom
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