Those Who Adopt Unrelated Children

question 89

Multiple Choice

Those who adopt unrelated children

• A) are less likely to be older.
• B) are less educated women and couples.
• C) are most commonly couples or individuals in which the woman has had no children, has impaired fertility, and has used infertility services.
• D) have lower incomes.

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