Rates of natural increase have declined significantly in recent decades due to
A)better public health, medicine, and access to contraceptives.
B)better provision of soy milk and other grain based foods.
C)an increase in sexual reproduction.
D)more countries outlawing having certain numbers of children.

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Better public health, medicine, and access to contraceptives have decreased child mortality rates, allowing couples to have fewer children as they can be confident that their children will survive. Additionally, access to contraception allows women to control their reproduction, which can reduce the number of children they have.

Rates of Natural Increase Have Declined Significantly in Recent Decades