An article about the relationship between reproduction/fertility rates and socio-economic status.
Die young, live fast: The evolution of an underclass - life - 22 July 2010 - New Scientist
From the article:
"Evolutionary theory predicts that if you are a mammal growing up in a harsh, unpredictable environment where you are susceptible to disease and might die young, then you should follow a "fast" reproductive strategy - grow up quickly, and have offspring early and close together so you can ensure leaving some viable progeny before you become ill or die. For a range of animal species there is evidence that this does happen. Now research suggests that humans are no exception."
Monday, July 26, 2010
Die young, live fast: The evolution of an underclass - life - 22 July 2010 - New Scientist
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