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Population

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As with the other spikes, there are success stories:

Italy, Spain have negative population growth rates

Uganda has made strong strides in the battle against AIDS


Roots of the problem: natural selection, denial, individualistic ethic


Outcomes and solutions


We can stabilize population either by decreasing fertility or increasing mortality


High-level leadership is imperative in saving Africa from HIV


High-ranking political leaders must outline the behaviors needed to contain the virus, such as delaying first intercourse, reducing the number of sexual partners, and using condoms


Barriers to family planning services include restricted access to contraceptives by government policies or geographic constraints, ignorance rooted in culture or religion, and lack of education for women


Links to vegetation management: changes in land use and associated consequences




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