What factors explain the large family size of Sub-Saharan Africa? What conditions would be necessary to encourage parents to have smaller families?
What will be an ideal response?
Larger family size in Africa is related to the fact that subsistence agriculture is still an important way of life for
many people in the region. Children help plant and harvest the crops. In addition, the high child mortality rates
encourage people to have more children. Improved health and education will play an important role in
encouraging smaller families.
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