Statistics Reveal That During the Second World War

question 42

Multiple Choice

Statistics reveal that during the Second World War

• A) the divorce rate consistently declined.
• B) the marriage rate substantially decreased.
• C) the marriage rate increased but the birth rate declined.
• D) both the marriage rate and the birth rate rose.

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Definitions:

Maternal Obesity

A condition where a mother has excessive body weight before or during pregnancy, which can impact her health and the health of her offspring.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive outside the uterus, typically before 20 weeks of gestation.

Stillbirth

The birth of a dead fetus.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for cell growth and development, often recommended during pregnancy to prevent birth defects.