World's falling fertility rates approach a break-even point
Global fertility levels soon will drop to a point where half the world's population is producing only enough children to replace itself. The trend eventually could address issues associated with overpopulation and food security.
Economist, The | 10/29
This story published in UN Wire on 10/30/2009
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