One reason why foragers typically have low rates of population growth is because __________.

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Foragers typically breastfeed their infants frequently and for long periods of time, which suppresses ovulation and leads to longer birth intervals, resulting in lower rates of population growth. The other options are not accurate reasons for low population growth in forager societies. Foragers typically do not kill female infants at birth, nor do they have higher rates of infertility or HIV/AIDS compared to other societies. There is no evidence that foragers have a fear of sexual intercourse as weakening. While inbreeding can lead to genetic problems and child mortality, this is not specific to forager societies.

One Reason Why Foragers Typically Have Low Rates of Population