Of the following important proximate determinants of fertility, ________ is least effective in terms of its average effect on fertility levels.
A) abortion
B) age at entry into sexual unions
C) voluntary abstinence
D) breast-feeding

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Voluntary abstinence has a relatively minor impact on fertility levels compared to the other options listed. Abortion, age at entry into sexual unions, and breast-feeding have more significant effects on reducing fertility through various mechanisms such as delaying pregnancy, terminating unwanted pregnancies, and extending postpartum infecundability, respectively.

Of the Following Important Proximate Determinants of Fertility, ________ Is