What Is the Most Likely Factor Involved in the Decreased

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely factor involved in the decreased birth interval seen in sedentary !Kung communities,as compared to more nomadic groups?

• A) changes in infant feeding practices that result in a faster return of fertility
• B) a shift away from the post-partum sex taboo seen in more nomadic groups
• C) a more diverse diet resulting in greater nutritional stores in the mother
• D) a social preference for a bigger family in sedentary communities

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