Birth rate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001347",
  "term": "Birth rate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The number of live births per unit of population over a specified period, usually expressed per 1,000 individuals per year. This demographic measure indicates the reproductive output of a population. It is a key factor in population dynamics, influencing growth, age structure, and environmental impact.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "per capita birth rate",
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 854 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/birth-rate/"
}