Fertility Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Exploring the demographic shifts in Sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on global population dynamics, with a focus on fertility rates and the potential implications for future population growth. The conversation highlights the importance of education, access to contraceptives, and healthcare in influencing fertility rates and calls for policy interventions to promote these factors for sustainable demographic change.

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