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Which of these is the most likely reason why africa possesses the highest total fertility rates?

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Wealth makes people need fewer children. Africa is still incredibly poor and primarily rural/agrarian. Mortality rates are also high, for children and adults. As a result, women tend to have more children, knowing some of them may not survive to adulthood.
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