Why do demographers believe that birthrates will decline in some developed countries by 2025? there are free health-care facilities available to citizens. there has been an increase in the infant mortality rate. there will be a sudden increase in the birth rate. many citizens are choosing to have small families. there is a pattern of population migration to other countries.

Many citizens are choosing to have small families

OR

There has been an increase in the infant mortality rate.

I believe it is the latter but I'm not sure

The correct answer is: "Many citizens are choosing to have small families. "

The population of Africa will double by 2025, while the population of Southeast Asia remains almost constant and that of Latin America grows at a strong but unequal pace; the other regions, including East Asia, are decreasing considerably. By 2025 it is estimated that the percentage relative to the current developed countries (23% in 1990) will fall to 17%. 90% of current births take place in less developed countries.

monasticism. people often do monasticism in monasteries

i believe it was the shinto