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Selects: How Zero Population Growth Works

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Demographic Dilemmas: Population Growth and Its Challenges

This chapter examines the historical context of population growth and the significant factors influencing it, including fertility rates and the work of early population theorists. It highlights the importance of contraception and women's reproductive rights as essential strategies for managing unwanted pregnancies and achieving Zero Population Growth. Additionally, the discussion addresses resource allocation issues, urbanization impacts, and the need for balanced demographic structures to ensure economic and social stability.

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