According to demographic transition theory, societies that embraced industrialization were able to reduce overall birth and death rates. The primary reason behind this reduction was
A. increased affluence.
B. improved knowledge about sanitation and disease.
C. the introduction of birth control.
D. transition from extended to nuclear families.
Answer: B
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