The world human population has increased dramatically during the past few centuries due to:
A) increased immigration.
B) increased emigration.
C) decreased death rates.
D) increased birth rates.
E) decreased birth rates.

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Decreased death rates, due to improvements in medicine, sanitation, and nutrition, have significantly contributed to the dramatic increase in the world human population.

The World Human Population Has Increased Dramatically During the Past