河南专升本英语阅读理(部分).docVIP

阅读理解第一部分 　　(一) 　　The rate of population growth is fastest in underdeveloped countries. In these countries a high birthrate is accompanied by a lowered death rate thanks to improved standards of public health. Ideally it should be possible to counter balance the effect of a reduced death rate by an increased use of family planning. In practice, however, population control is a complex matter. Throughout history people have determined the size of their families according to the cultural values of their societies. 　　 Population control has long been a subject of discussion among researchers. Some