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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