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Family Structure,size,and Birth Order Are Determinants of Mortality

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Family structure,size,and birth order are determinants of mortality.Larger families have higher child mortality rates.Why might this be?


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Female Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the female body that regulate and control various functions including reproduction, metabolism, and sexual characteristics.

Puberty

The period in which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

Sexual Maturity

The stage of development when an individual is physically capable of reproduction.

Behavior Problems

Actions or patterns of conduct that are socially unacceptable or inappropriate, often observed in children and adolescents.

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