Although social changes and increased access to contraceptives have caused a decrease in fertility rates in some less-developed countries, their rates are still above RLF.

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Less-developed countries generally have higher fertility rates compared to more developed countries, despite the observed decrease due to social changes and increased access to contraceptives. The term "RLF" likely refers to the replacement level fertility, which is the average number of children a woman needs to have to ensure that one daughter survives to reproductive age. Replacement level fertility is typically around 2.1 children per woman in most countries, though it can be higher in countries with higher mortality rates.

Although Social Changes and Increased Access to Contraceptives Have Caused