There Were More Deaths Than Births In Alabama Last Year, A Grim First For The StateEnlarge this image toggle caption Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty ImagesIn 2020, for the first time in recorded history, more people died in Alabama than were born in the state. The state saw some 64,714 total deaths last year, Harris said, compared with about 57,641 births. It's putting a strain on critical health care systems in Alabama, as the state currently doesn't have enough ICU beds for those who need them. Health ICU Beds In Alabama Have Been Filled With Adults And Children ICU Beds In Alabama Have Been Filled With Adults And Children Listen · 6:44 6:44Still, some politicians there continue to push back on vaccines. Alabama could see higher deaths than births again in 2021 if the state continues on its current grim trajectory.
