Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Total Fertility

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why total fertility rates are higher in poorer countries?

• A)Families may choose to have fewer children out of fear they won't be able to feed them.
• B)Families do not tend to view children as active contributors to a family's economic well-being.
• C)Families do not always have access to safe, hygienic sanitation facilities.
• D)Families may lack access to safe, effective contraceptives.

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