New Study Estimates How Many Children in Europe Were Born From Adultery

The rates of extra-marital birth are low overall, the study authors find. But they also depend on where you live.

By Leslie Nemo
Nov 18, 2019 3:00 PMNov 19, 2019 3:37 PM
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A new study takes a look at the rates of extramarital childbirth in Europe over the past 500 years. This includes children born as the result of adultery — and, spoiler, it’s much lower than you probably think.

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