In China, a "one-child" policy implemented in about 1979 cut the birth rate in half. Although the intended goal of reducing poverty was achieved, several unintended consequences were identified. All of the following were unintended consequences EXCEPT for _____.

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The unintended consequences of China's "one-child" policy included far more unmarried men in China than women, millions of newborn girls being placed up for adoption, and increased abortions of female fetuses. However, there is no evidence that males are living longer than females as a direct result of the policy.

In China, a "One-Child" Policy Implemented in About 1979 Cut