At the beginning of the 20th century, the world had 1.7 billion people. By 2050, that number is expected to surge to 9.5 billion. What contributing factor has led to this growth?

a. More people have decided to become parents.
b. People have been incentivized to have more children by their country.
*c. There have been advances in health and sanitation.
d. none of the above


*c. There have been advances in health and sanitation.

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