Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 2PQ
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To discuss: cause for fall of human fertility rate
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Over population is detrimental condition where the number of existing humans exceeds the carrying capacity of earth and it’s caused due to factors such as reduction of mortality rates, increased medical facilities and depletion of previous resources.
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Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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