There are many reasons that population increase has slowed in high-income nations.Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A)increased mortality rates
B)more families have both partners in the labor force
C)a trend toward later marriage
D)more widespread use of contraceptives

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Increased mortality rates would actually contribute to a decrease in population, not a slowdown in population increase. Therefore, it is not one of the reasons for the slowdown in high-income nations. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are all valid reasons that have contributed to a decrease in population growth in these nations.

There Are Many Reasons That Population Increase Has Slowed in High-Income